CV Axle Replacement and clunk pop sound

wayfinch · 2015-08-03T18:15:26+00:00

HELP Im out of ideas and about to lose it. The problem: I replaced both cv axles on my 99 4RR SR5 with ones from o'reillys, because both boots were gone, and I'm 90% sure they were the original axles. i did this by removing the 4 bolts from the lower control arm and the steering knuckle to get access and room to get the old ones out. after putting everything back together the popping and clicking is worse then before but only when driving strait and haven't heard it pop once when turning. also now there is a new sound when i go over bumps like something is loose or something is hitting the undercarriage. the new sound; however, is random at high speeds, but is easy to duplicate going over things like speed bumps, pot holes, and what not at slow speed. i can not duplicate the sound however by shaking or bouncing the car by hand. before everyones starts in on me about it be the suspension fully extending or locking out, its not that. this sound started after replacing the cv axles and I'm not doing anything to fully extend the or lock out the suspension. it kinda sounds like maybe the cv axles are pulling out and being pushed back in, but i checked and everything is tight. I have read everything I could find but nothing is helping, so i'm asking y'all is there anything that would cause this sound I'm not apposed to the idea i got two bad cv axles but would like to cover all my bases before I pull them out again. any help is greatly appreciated.

Thread starter wayfinch
Start date Aug 3, 2015

wayfinch

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Oct 3, 2015

So I know it's been a while, but I have diagnosed the problem to be my front diff bearings and seals. so who here knows if there is a rebuild kit out there, or will i have to piece it together. also does anyone know where I can locate a donor front diff. finally anyone live in the Seattle, tacoma, Kitsap area and want to help. i pay in beer, food, and metal fab work.