Passenger Side CV Axle replacement wobble/shimmy at lower speeds?

Tiny
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  • 2012 CHEVROLET VOLT
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I watched your video replacing the driver side. Best video by far on YouTube for that job, I am replacing the passenger side to fix a clicking sound. Bought an inexpensive aftermarket axle and within 2 weeks I got a wobble/shimmy at lower speeds. I just got a low mileage OEM axle from a junkyard. It came as a complete unit (trans unit to axle nut) while the aftermarket was from the bearing/bracket to the axle nut. Can I separate the complete unit and just replace the outer portion, or should I replace the whole thing? I would rather not pull from the transaxle if I don't have to so I won't lose any fluid. Thanks again for all your videos and for your time in answering my question!
Thursday, July 10th, 2025 AT 4:56 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, you should be okay with just the outer part. Cheaper aftermarket parts are no fun, right? Here is the video in question so others that find this post will know what you are talking about :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxEwcxS3JDk

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Thursday, July 10th, 2025 AT 1:53 PM

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