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Everything You Need to Know About Your CV Joints | West Harrison, IN

Your vehicle is made up of tens of thousands of vital components, so it’s easy to lose track of what needs maintenance when. Luckily, you can drive your car, truck, or SUV for decades without having to think about 99% of those parts. There are parts, however, that need routine maintenance, whether it’s every month or every 10 years.
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    Things like oil changes, tire pressure checks, brake inspections, and battery tests are easy enough to remember, but the less common items are a lot more challenging to keep in mind. For example, if you drive a front-wheel drive vehicle, your wheels rely on constant velocity joints (known in the industry as CV joints) that are protected by rubber “boots.” These joints are like connectors between your front wheels and the axles and allow the front tires to turn at different speeds as needed.

    To keep these joints performing precisely and without issue, you should regularly inspect them. Talk to your certified technician about this inspection the next time you bring your vehicle into Hirlinger Chevy for scheduled maintenance, and we can arrange an inspection. Why should you have these joints inspected? Doing so prevents future issues because we can spot potential problems and fix them. For example, it’s best to semi-regularly drain and replace the differential fluid for peak performance.

    Your vehicle might also give you some indication that it is time for a certified tech to inspect your constant velocity joints. Watch out for these signs, which indicate a potential issue in the CV joints:

    • Your vehicle makes clicking or grinding sounds when turning.
    • Your vehicle makes unusual sounds from the rear of the vehicle or seems to be dragging.

    These could indicate a range of problems outside of constant velocity joint issues as well, so it is important to have a professional inspect your vehicle if one of these issues arises.

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        1582 Harrison Brookville Rd West Harrison IN 47060 US
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