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Old May 26, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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I have a 1995 Dodge Caravan Se 3.3 V-6 Automatic. I have a popping noise in the rear. So i jacked the van up and noticed. The cv axles need to be replaced. I have been told. If i drive it easy around sharp corners. That i may be able to get another 150000 miles out of them. Has any one ever heard of something like this ?. Im Real tight on money right now. And it is also my daily driver. How safe is it to keep driving it ?. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 
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Old May 26, 2011 | 11:58 PM
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Is this van a AWD ( All Wheel Drive) ?
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 06:39 AM
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No Sir it is front wheel drive ?
 
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by dogsofwar37
No Sir it is front wheel drive ?
CV (constant velocity joints) are the joints on the drive axles and if you only have FWD they will be only on the front of the van. Stating the obvious, this popping sound is being caused by something else.
 
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