1996 Acura SLX CV shaft/axel - wheel bearings

JJKUSH

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1996 ACURA SLX
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
16,800 MILES

I slid off the road recently and hit/ran over a short post or something. Anyway, when I drive forward or straight there isn't a problem until I start to turn or break which there comes a grinding sound on the driver's side wheel area. Is it the bearings and how do I know? I checked underneath and noticed my boot for the CV axel/shaft is now loose where it wasn't before. If the CV shaft is damaged how can I tell?

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AUTOMD

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CV joints are found only in front wheel drive vehicles. You can tell if your CV Joints have gone bad if when you turn your steering wheel you hear a loud clicking sound. If your steering wheel is getting stuck you might need to send it to a car repair shop.