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1996 Honda CRV Repair Question


Topics covered: Cv joint.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on December 18, 2012

Honda CRV Cv joint Problem

The right rear drive shaft n my CR-V pulled out of the diff. The oil ran out ect. On opening the back of the diff I could not find any clips in the bottom of the sump or on either of the shafts Howand what holds the shaft in place?
Avatar Asked by mmilne68

Answer

Replied on December 18, 2012

Suspect a broken spring inside the inner cv joint housing. The joint should push together pretty hard. If the spring is broken it will slide in and out a few inches very easily.

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