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Old 11-04-2013, 02:24 PM   #1
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Cv joint or bearing?

When making a left hand turn i can feel a vibration coming from the right rear of the car. It only happens when i am on the throttle in the turn or corner. Am I looking at a wheel bearing failing or maybe a CV joint? I don't see any rips on the CV boots. Thanks for your comments in advance.

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Old 11-04-2013, 02:31 PM   #2
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When my rear bearing was failing it was a constant audible wob wob wob. Louder and faster on freeway. Not really felt, noisy any time the car was moving.
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Old 11-04-2013, 02:42 PM   #3
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Sounds like a wheel bearing. Get it up in the air and start rolling the wheel.
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Old 11-04-2013, 04:33 PM   #4
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OK guys i will get it up in the air tomorrow. I can definitely feel like a washboard vibration when i give it gas making a left turn. I can't really hear any noise.
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Old 11-05-2013, 05:03 AM   #5
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My rear wheel bearing was all noise, no vibration. I'm guessing CV.
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Old 11-05-2013, 05:27 AM   #6
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i would say wheel bearing
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Old 11-05-2013, 05:33 AM   #7
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Day 1.....

I'll bet a RMS plus free shipping it's a CV.
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Old 11-05-2013, 10:39 AM   #8
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I hope it's not the transaxle...
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Old 11-05-2013, 02:32 PM   #9
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I hope it's not either Woodsman.

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