# \#cv-joints

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## [Cv boot twisted and mishapen? why did this happen?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-boot-twisted-and-mishapen-why-did-this-happen/192329)

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**Author:** [@itouring2010](https://community.cartalk.com/u/itouring2010)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 1:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-boot-twisted-and-mishapen-why-did-this-happen/192329 "2023-08-17T13:07:55Z")

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i had a cut on my cv joint on passenger side so i got whole half of that axle replaced. now when i check underneath i see this on the drivers side. why did this happen?

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## [CV Axil - how long can I go?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axil-how-long-can-i-go/177633)

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**Author:** [@ryankmeyer13\_175877](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryankmeyer13_175877)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cv-axil-how-long-can-i-go/177633 "2021-06-28T01:31:48Z")

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So I’ve got an old '96 Maxima that I’ve been rocking for a while, but I need to replace the CV shafts/joints/axils (idk) and I’m not putting $1,000 into it. It’s currently clicking when turning, so its already bad enough…

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## [Thumping/Grinding Noise on Left Bends, Loud Road Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-grinding-noise-on-left-bends-loud-road-noise/171509)

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**Author:** [@noahslippy\_171764](https://community.cartalk.com/u/noahslippy_171764)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 23, 2020, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thumping-grinding-noise-on-left-bends-loud-road-noise/171509 "2020-10-23T18:20:27Z")

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I drive a Kia Optima Hybrid 2013. In the last year, I hit a turkey in flight, where it hit the grill and rolled under the car down the middle (didn’t hit any wheels). The extent of the repairs was a replacement of the hy…

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## [New CV Axel and the Boot Exploded](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cv-axel-and-the-boot-exploded/142522)

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**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-cv-axel-and-the-boot-exploded/142522 "2019-07-22T12:42:42Z")

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I have a 2007 Nissan Murano with AWD. I developed a front end shake and ended up replacing both control arms with ball joints, new tires and a alignment. Afterwards I was told I had a leak in my driver front CV axle. The…

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## [Car Shaking at highway speeds, Acceleration only](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-at-highway-speeds-acceleration-only/110248)

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**Author:** [@eldete](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eldete)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-at-highway-speeds-acceleration-only/110248 "2017-12-14T02:50:16Z")

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So I hit a bad pot hole a month ago. Next day noticed the car shaking at around 60mph acceleration only. Idle and coast is smooth. Replaced the front right tire with my full size spare to test it out. Still shaking. Went…