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CV Joints

Old May 31, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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At 12k the manual for my '09 1500 says to inspect the cv joints.
How does one inspect cv joints?
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Old May 31, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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Look at them see if the boots are ripped, about all I can think of unless there is a way to test them for looseness/
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Are they behind the front wheels?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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LOL that might be an indication of a problem
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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CV join ts are connected to a hub on thefront tires.. you can grab the middle of them and shake them to see if they are loose!
 
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