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Philip Trenholme - 09 Nov 2005 02:09 GMT

94 Accord wagon.

Clicking noise when turning left.

Is this sign of a CV joint going bad on one of the transaxles?

Expert friend says clicking when turning left only does not
necessarily indicate which tansaxle is going bad.

My son says replace both transaxles.

I've replaced a 90 Civic axle and have the Accord factory manual.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Phil
Los Gatos, CA

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TeGGeR® - 09 Nov 2005 02:48 GMT

> 94 Accord wagon.
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> Expert friend says clicking when turning left only does not
> necessarily indicate which tansaxle is going bad.

Have friend ride with you.

Go to quiet parking lot.
Roll both front windows down.
Turn steering wheel full lock one way & do a few slow donuts.
Turn wheel full lock the other way, repeat donuts.

Which side is louder? That's the bad side.

> My son says replace both transaxles.

Never a bad idea, except for the cost.

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jim beam - 09 Nov 2005 02:57 GMT

> 94 Accord wagon.
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"transaxle" is used to describe the combined transmission/final drive
yoou have on the honda - the expensive bit bolted to the engine. the
clicking bits are the drive shafts, and those are comparatively cheap.
you say you've do that job before, so you can do it again here!

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