For those of you that are as far from car “savvy” as I am, then you may be confused by the presence of CV joints in your car. Even more frightening, is the effect a damaged CV joint can have on your car and on your wallet.

Lucky for you, I have educated myself and now I am ready to share with you my newfound knowledge. Now prepare yourself for the introduction of CV joints, not found in your body but your cars.

About CV Joints

Constant Velocity Joints or CV joints attached to each end of a drive shaft. These joints are needed to transfer the torque at a constant speed for steered wheels as well as to accommodate up and down motions of the suspension.

CV joints are found in all front-wheel drive cars and trucks. The parts are packed with grease and protected by a rubber or plastic boot.

No Maintenance Needed

The good news is that CV joints don’t typically require any maintenance and are expected to last a very long time, provided that the protective boot avoids any damage. However, if the boot does get damaged and you continue driving with it broken, not only will the CV joints need to be replaced, but so will the entire wheel drive shaft.

In the worst case, the CV joint could disjoin, causing the vehicle to stop running all together. A clicking noise when turning is a good indicator that the CV joint is experiencing problems.

Car Repair Help

Check out these sites for Do-It-Yourself car repairs if you have the confidence to tackle the CV joints: AlldataDIY.com and eAutoRepair.com.

It would also be smart for you to purchase an extended car warranty because knowledge is not completely bullet proof.

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