cv joints

[subie/legacy]

Wasn't sure where to start this topic.
so this winter my "what Im assuming is " driver cv joint took a dive on me finally.
It used to click, click only on right turn when taken aggressive.
That's not the case anymore. Now it does it bad, left, right, forward, and it sounds bad.
On to my question. How can I tell if I f'd up the driver or passanger axle?

It didn't do this until I did some O's in the snow, and this was a thin layer with a full car. You know the kind where your car sits in one small spot, spinning tight ones.
All the boots are fine with no rips/cracks. Some grease on the passanger side fire wall, but I think its from a previous fail, since the boot there now shows no signs of leaks.

Any thoughts, comments, or experience with cv issues pls feel free to chime in
Thanks
-Kyle

[Wiscon_Mark]

I moved this to the appropriate forum.

[subie/legacy]

Thanks

[ctrlaltstartx]

Mine need to be done too. They aren't making noise yet but both boots are shot. I was just planning to replace the entire axle on both sides with rebuilt units...

As for your ride, I would replace both sides as well, because if your luck is anything like mine you'll replace one and then the other side will take a squat :lol: Also, if there is loose grease present, what's to say a PO didn't just replace the boot without replacing the joint itself? IMO putting new axles on both sides is reasonably cheap insurance, and will make the CV joints something you won't have to worry about for a long time.

Just my 2c.

[Regardie]

The other thing to be aware of, replacement axles that are not OEM rebuilds might be a different weight than stock and can lead to vibration.

I just got a rebuild from Constant Velocity of Ochala for my 2000, $55 plus shipping and core charge, which they won't process for 30 days. They do a fine job rebuilding. Spend some time on their website, it doesn't look like much but it carries a lot of information. Pay no attention to the fact that the Subaru axle section looks like it hasn't been updated since before the Legacy was introduced, they have rebuilds in stock. You do have to call and talk to a real person to order. Usually get it out FedEx ground the next day.

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[Dead91silvia]

Get OEM Subaru axles if you plan on keeping your car. Aftermarket ones seem to only last a yea or 2.

Also, you dont need to do both. Just fix the bad one and call it a day. It's not like you will be doing the job twice since none of the parts correspond with one another. I have had a split CV boot on my right front on my BD for 5 years now. Still works just fine. Have an axle sitting in my apt ready for when it goes.

As for how to tell... Get the front end in the air and see what one has all the play. That will let the tail...

[subie/legacy]

Thanks for the replys guys, I'll put the front in the air, and see which is the problem.
What size is the axle nut again?
Also for the front camber should I mark the top bolt , or?