1990 Dodge Caravan, CV joint/s ???

Hi, my 1990 Dodge Caravan is makeing a clicking noise when I hit
a bump. When makeing a right turn over a curb its loud. I sure
it's on the drivers side. I plan on changing this myself. I looked
on AutoZone's site and they sell a halfshaft, is this what I want to
replace? Also do the boots come with it?
Thanks
Dave

 

Why not phone Autozone and ask them?

 

I don't know about your symptoms, but if you have decided it is the CV
joints then yes a half shaft is it. And it does come with the rubber
boots.

It's been awhile since I had CV joint problems and I don't remember
the symptoms. However, I remember that a telltale sign is if the
rubber boots are split so that dirt can get in. Once that happens, you
might as well put in a half shaft. Be sure it matches exactly. You
can buy the new one specified in Autozone's data base, but match it to
the one you take out. If it doesn't match, take the new one back and
try another brand store.

I think the last time I changed mine, the one at Autozone didn't match
but the one at Advance Auto matched. Yet they were both the same
manufacturer and part number.

Gary Stewart



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Hi, yea both boots are damaged, one just barely off
and the other split. I just got the van so I don't know how long they have
been split. I have Autozone and Advanced
auto parts in my town. Thanks for the info!
Dave

 

Go here ,, will get you prepped really well for the job,, that is if you
haven't done it a few times before ....

http://www.turbovan.net/axlechng.htm

Don't forget to at least drop them a note and say thanks !!

Ted

 

Hi, thanks for the link. I read and reread it and will print
it out to have with me when I do the job(Tuesday). This
is the part of the job I'am not looking foward to....

"Pull the axle out of the transmission.
Some older models have snap rings which
hold the axles in, which I think require
you to pry out the axle from the
transmission."

With my luck, it won't want to come out!
Thanks again
Dave

 

There are at least 2 styles of half shaft used on that van. Either one
can be used. No problem. They use different boots, so if you need to
replace a boot down the line you need to know which axle you have. One
is totally round, another has "flats" in 3 positions around the joint,
among other differences.