2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse CV axle

ETIDE30

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2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
3.0L
6 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
150,000 MILES

Installed cv axle, still making vibration noiste when turning wheel to right even slight turn at high speeds. Replaced bearings already. Is it possible the cv went to far into tran? Also is normal for cv joints to stretch out when connecting axle flush to hub wit axle nut? Also this is a non abs vehicle would the ring on the axle for abs cause the vibration? Stumped mechanic said bearing the other day but I replaced it twice moog bearing. Please help

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HMAC300

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This cold be almost anything including tires. Try moving front tires to rear first as it may be a tire issue. As far as the axle goes there is a snap ring on it and it should have snapped in place when you installed it so it doesn't go in to far. Also the boot will stretch some because suspension was dropped down when it was installed. It does the same when you turn as well. It may also be a brake problem or maybe front end bushings.

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Friday, March 13th, 2015 AT 9:29 AM

ETIDE30

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For responding. Already switched wheels, sorry left that out, I even replaced rotor, the axle went into the first part of tran had to hammer in rest of way did not hear a click it looks pretty flush with tran as far as I can see

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Friday, March 13th, 2015 AT 9:35 AM

HMAC300

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Well it could also be something else entirely as well check motor/trans mounts and front suspension. Other than that I can't think of anything else.

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Friday, March 13th, 2015 AT 9:52 AM

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Is it possible I pushed the cv in to far

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Friday, March 13th, 2015 AT 9:58 AM

HMAC300

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I really don't think so but if you think It is try pulling it out a little and see if it will move, if not then it's locked in to position. Of course it could be the wrong axle. As one side may be different from the other.