Half Shafts?

**espo4442** · 06-24-2008 08:19 AM

Ok well for awhile now my car has a loud clicking coming from my drivers side when i turn the wheel far to the left, so I figured that I had a torn cv boot, but when I took it to a garage to sort out a coolant leak the tech mentioned that I needed a new half shaft. So when I checked it out to see if it was a torn boot there was no tear, but I noticed when the axle meets the tranny (Which i assume is the half shaft) i could ever so slightly move it up and down, but on the passenger side for comparrision it doesn't budge at all. My question is, is the part that meets with the tranny the half shaft? And if It is Where is the cheapest place to buy raxles.com? Thanks guys i know it was long one.

**espo4442** · 06-24-2008 10:26 AM

bump

**The_Jerbel** · 06-24-2008 10:53 AM

The part that meets with the tranny is called the inner CV joint. The actual mating surface is called the flange, and the part on the tranny is called the output shaft flange. If neither of your boots are torn, then chances are your joints are fine and you don't need to replace the half shaft. BTW, the half shaft is the entire shaft with both outer and inner joints attached.
If you're sure the clicking is coming from that side of the car, then I would take apart the half shaft and re-grease both joints. If that doesn't fix it, then buy a new half shaft (it's rare for them to fail without a loss of grease).

**espo4442** · 06-24-2008 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by The_Jerbel

The part that meets with the tranny is called the inner CV joint. The actual mating surface is called the flange, and the part on the tranny is called the output shaft flange. If neither of your boots are torn, then chances are your joints are fine and you don't need to replace the half shaft. BTW, the half shaft is the entire shaft with both outer and inner joints attached.
If you're sure the clicking is coming from that side of the car, then I would take apart the half shaft and re-grease both joints. If that doesn't fix it, then buy a new half shaft (it's rare for them to fail without a loss of grease).

Thanks for the help jerbel I'll have to take a better look at it this weekend when I have time, But for another question does anyone know If I will pass PA inspection with this clicking? lol

**BastardS4** · 06-24-2008 11:50 AM

my drivers side axle is worn. inner CV has a little in/out play. Ill be replacing both with driveshaft shop upgraded ones at some point.

**The_Jerbel** · 06-24-2008 12:16 PM

It's supposed to have play in and out...

**BastardS4** · 06-24-2008 12:59 PM

dont think so. passenger side is solid.

**espo4442** · 06-24-2008 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by BastardS4

dont think so. passenger side is solid.

Yeah same here?

**jibberjive** · 06-24-2008 05:57 PM

I got my halfshaft locally from a store called parts for imports for like $70. Both of mine have a little play in and out, but not up and down. I assume that's the way they're supposed to be

**BastardS4** · 06-24-2008 06:09 PM

hmm. perhaps ill consult with a mechanic thats not my buddy on this one.

**The_Jerbel** · 06-25-2008 03:57 PM

The design of the inner joint is such that it HAS to have in-out play in it. Talk to some more mechanics about it and you'll see....

**jibberjive** · 06-25-2008 05:01 PM

I'm not talking about play in the inner CV joint, rather in the output shaft flange

**The_Jerbel** · 06-25-2008 05:09 PM

Ahh, in the case, there should be none, but as the diff wears, you will start to get more and more play until they start leaking oil and you need a rebuilt diff.