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1999 Toyota Camry Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Axle, Click.
Mileage: 325 miles.

Asked on June 4, 2011

1989 toyota camry cv axle

My driver side cv axle keeps popping out of the trans.when driving i can hear a noise it sounds like a clicking sound but at the same time a grinding sound.the only thing i can figure is the passenger side cv is pushing the driver side out somehow no shop can tell me what is going on with it one place said it sounds like i got the wrong one but its identical to the old on exactly pls help me what is this sound and why dose this keep happening? btw i replaced both cv axles they had both broke on me first driver side then passenger.
Avatar Asked by tha_juggala

Answer

Replied on June 4, 2011

The axle shaft do not meet each other so it is not possible for the passenger side to be pushing out the other.

Check the locking clip of the shaft. If it is weak, it would result in the shaft popping out.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on June 4, 2011

i checked that it is locking in fine but is not staying in even had a shop put it in still did it.

Tiny Response from tha_juggala
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Replied on June 4, 2011

somehow something is pushing or pulling it out it lockes in once i start driving it pops out.

Tiny Response from tha_juggala
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Replied on June 4, 2011

and its 89 not 99 messed up

Tiny Response from tha_juggala
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For this model, the shaft is rather tight and quite often we have difficulty removing the shaft.

Something is not correct and it could be the length of the joint that plugs in.

If your old shaft is still available, compare their length.
Did you compare the length of the complete shaft before installing?

Remoe the central locking nut and push the sgaft as far as it can go in. The tip of the shaft should be almost completely level with the hub flange. If it is going in further than that, the length of the shaft could be too short.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on June 4, 2011

I would be fitting a new "C" retaining clip on the shaft.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on June 4, 2011

khlow2008 i matched the two up when i got the new one but i no longer have the old one
mhpautos the shaft is new the clip is in normal condition i dont think that is the problem
can anyone tell me what the noise is it sounds like its coming from the passenger side of the tranny or where the cv connects to the tranny

Tiny Response from tha_juggala
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Replied on June 4, 2011


Some C-clips are not strong if it is not OEM so I agree with mhpautos about replacing it.

What type of noise are you getting?
When does the noise occur?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on June 4, 2011

its a clicking sound when the car is moving rather if its on or not it dose it while in motion

Tiny Response from tha_juggala
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Does it occur on straight lines or only when making turns?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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