CV joints and transmission trouble

SKYRIDER20

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1992 TOYOTA COROLLA
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC

I just installed new cv joints and front end parts on an old Corolla. I used a mallot to pound the cv joints in and they felt like they were locked in and turned in unison, but now the auto transmission makes an ugly noise when I put it in gear (yes, I put new tranny fluid in). What did I do wrong?

Saturday, February 19th, 2011 AT 11:57 PM

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MHPAUTOS

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How hard did you hit the end of the shafts/

mark (mhpautos)

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Saturday, February 19th, 2011 AT 11:58 PM

SKYRIDER20

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I gave it 3 or 4 good whacks with about a half pound fiberglass mallot; it felt about the right force.

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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 12:21 AM

MHPAUTOS

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Are the shafts the correct ones? Are the inner CV's touching the trans case, did you check the inner shaft lengths?

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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 2:54 AM

SKYRIDER20

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I bought them online; the part numbers matched up; I don't know about the inner shaft lengths until I get them off. I just took the brake hardware off to inspect and got under the car. This is really blowing my mind - the shafts are turning in opposite directions! How the hell did that happen?

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 AT 4:49 PM

MHPAUTOS

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That is normal, that is the differential action, with the engine turning the crown wheel, both axles will turn the same way, lots of people see that and say. WHAT THE.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Saturday, February 26th, 2011 AT 7:44 PM