Hello everyone. I'm new in here so I'm just gonna say Hi to you guys.
Okay... So I started hearing those annoying clicking noises when i turn my wheels. After a little research I found that it's the CV joints that need to be replaced, so I didn't worry too much, but... When I actually tried to find those damn things, I quickly realized that they're nowhere to be found, and it worries me. I've checked autozone, pepboys, ebay and even amazon, and still nothing, so I thought I'd ask on these forums.
Count anyone tell me where I can order those joints? I'd appreciate it.
(btw. I live in Brooklyn, ny, in case you know some physical location where I could find those)
Thanks

 

These vans don't have CV joints. The clicking noise you're hearing is most likely a wheel bearing with a flat spot on it.

 

That's what I actually thought, but whenever i read about the clicking, it always mentioned cv joints.
so you say that changing the front bearings should solve the problem? I'm actually glad to hear that as bearings should be an easy repair, I've done that before...
btw. would it be useful to buy a hayness manual for this car? i really can't find many things about ot (comparing to my second van which is chevy astro)
Peace

 

I prefer factory service manuals over Haynes or Chiltons any day.

 

Same here. I have use all three on my Impala and the FSM's wins hands down. You can buy them on Ebay. If you cannot find one then a Haynes or Chiltons would be better than nothing.

 

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Thanks guys. I haven't had much time lately, but I'll change the bearings soon, and then I'll look for the manuals
(I just bought the van last month. 2002 vehicle with 38k miles, in mint condition, with just a few minor scratches and one rounded spark plug which wasn't all that hard to remove.)

Also, I have one more question.
I'd like to change the fluids since the van was parked for most of its existence. Could anyone tell me how much of the fluids I need to buy? More precisely, I mean the oil, brake fluid, engine coolant, and the power steering fluid.
It'd be great if someone knew how much of those fluids I need for the change, and maybe even how to change them, in case I won't figure it out.
The more info, the better.
Big thanks to everyone who answers.