Universal Joints & C.V. Joints

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Universal Joints & C.V. Joints

Westrac Ltd. has a full line of quality drivetrain products in stock for American, Japanese, Third World and European vehicles. Maintenance Tips/Suggestions: Have your car’s CV boots inspected at every oil change. CV boots can be easily damaged from rocks, sticks, ice and just normal wear. When a CV boot tears or cracks, the lubricant packed inside is free to move out of the CV joint and dirt is now allowed into the joint. Unless the damage to the boot is discovered quickly, it’s likely that the joint will also need to be replaced along with the boot. The symptom of a bad outer CV joint is usually a clicking noise while turning. A shudder, vibration or clunking sound when accelerating or decelerating usually means trouble in the inner CV joint. Don’t ignore the warning signs of a bad CV joint; you could lose steering or be stranded. Take your car to a qualified service professional as soon as possible to have the source of the drive train problem pinpointed.