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1992 Lexus ES 300 Repair Question


Topics covered: Cv joint, Noise, Axle.
Mileage: 185,300 miles.

Asked on September 21, 2012

Is it the axle that snapped or pop clutch?

I hear some noise on my lexus es 300 1992 stick shift om the front driver side tire. I was driving then all of a sudden i couldnt go forward or backward when i put it in gear. Can that be the clutch pop or axle snapped?
Avatar Asked by rickypo

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Replied on September 21, 2012

Take a look underneath it and see if the axle is broken?You are my eyes.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on September 21, 2012

How can i tell? When put the car in gear(reverse) i hear noises

Tiny Response from rickypo
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Replied on September 21, 2012

Your going to have to look to start with i cant see or hear anything on your car iam not there.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on September 21, 2012

Why doesnt the car go when i put it in gear?

Tiny Response from rickypo
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Replied on September 21, 2012

Apparently you can't read either. YOU have to look or get someone who can look under the car to see what is making the noise. You know we can't see anything over a computer. A broken outer cv joint is the best suspect but it could be as simple as a broken spring in the inner cv joint. That will allow the housing to slide out of the transmission and become disengaged. You'll likely see some transmission fluid on the ground too right below it. The clue is neither of the rubber boots will be torn. If the outer cv joint broke the rubber boot will be twisted and torn apart, and grease will be sprayed around the inside of the tire.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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Replied on September 21, 2012

Another words you need to look or have someone that can look for you.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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