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davidfr 05-29-2019 06:05 PM

Here i go again
 
After changing out my right front strut, i took the car for a test drive. I turned up a fairly steep driveway and the car seemed like something was slipping from the front end for a few seconds. Like the wheels hesitated then caught. My first thought was a CV axle. Also kind of made a sputtering noise. My wife said its happened to her at times while accelerating at a green light but not often. This 2009 LT with the 2.2 has 233,000 miles on it, but runs great otherwise. Im thinking it may be time for new CV axles. Any other thoughts.

Oldblue 05-29-2019 06:51 PM

Sputtering or slipping? At that mileage yes it could be the CV axles, not a hard job.

davidfr 05-29-2019 07:22 PM

CV Axles
 
Thank you. Im leaning toward the axles as it has had a new flex pipe, new rotors pads and shoes, new struts, sway bar links. Im going to check the rear lower control arm bushings, and go over the entire front end tomorrow. I was also informed that CV axles can develop worn spots that will give it a noisy slip until they catch an car drives normally. It has never had major engine problems thank god. This LT must have never been taken care of by the previous owners. Thanks to your advice as well as donbrew's, i have tackled all problems with this car myself. Thank u for the input. Ill video the installation of the CV axles when i get them and put them in.

donbrew 05-29-2019 07:28 PM

LCA bushing. "feels like the wheels keep turning after I stop"

davidfr 05-29-2019 08:06 PM

Here i go again
 
gotcha
gonna really check those as well. Just put in the order for the CV's. Getting them from Rock auto.

Doc brown 05-30-2019 07:25 AM


Originally Posted by donbrew (Post 866947)
lca bushing. "feels like the wheels keep turning after i stop"

x2...

Oldblue 05-30-2019 09:26 AM

Did you use the discount code?

davidfr 05-30-2019 09:53 AM

Here i go again
 
yes i did. If this works out i may order from them more often.

Oldblue 05-30-2019 10:08 AM

Awesome, it should have shown in your order confirmation.

davidfr 05-30-2019 10:13 AM

Here i go again
 
It does.


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