Warning signs of CV joint failure and what to do
You'll probably notice the signs of CV joint failure long before your car actually leaves you stranded on the side of the road. It usually starts with a faint sound or a slight vibration that you can easily ignore if you've got the radio turned up, but ignoring it is usually a bad move for your wallet. These components—Constant Velocity joints, if you want to be formal—are the unsung heroes of your front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle. They're responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels while allowing the suspension to move up and down and the wheels to turn left and right. ...