problems after I changed cv joint on 91 corolla - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

bgtg · 05-10-2009, 08:51 AM

my 91 was clunking badly on drivers side so I changed the cv joint. I drove it for a little and now it is locking up in drive and I put into reverse and it moves for a little and locks up and then moves in forward a bit and locks up again????? what did I do wrong? what do I need to do to it to fix it???? any help is greatly appreciated. thanks tg

kcwa · 05-10-2009, 09:01 AM

Why don't you try lifting the front of the car, put the tran in neutral and hand roll each wheel to see if it rotates freely or not...if not, look under to see if it is hitting or binding on something. Is tran auto or manual?

PILOT941 · 05-10-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bgtg

my 91 was clunking badly on drivers side so I changed the cv joint. I drove it for a little and now it is locking up in drive and I put into reverse and it moves for a little and locks up and then moves in forward a bit and locks up again????? what did I do wrong? what do I need to do to it to fix it???? any help is greatly appreciated. thanks tg

Be very careful, because you could damage the tranny. I would try taking the part back and reinstalling it. Something wasn't done right. The part may also be defective. CV axles are a bitch at times. I just did mine. Good luck to you.

kcwa · 05-10-2009, 01:31 PM

Another thought...was the new axle one piece or two piece?

retiredat44 · 05-10-2009, 01:46 PM

oH shit! I hope the C-Clip --retainer at the end of the axle shaft that is at the tranny end-- did not fall off into the trans!

bgtg · 05-10-2009, 03:44 PM

thats what I was thinking about the c-clip. If it did fall off or get damaged, how can I get it out. can I get into the transaxle easily somehow to check it?

PILOT941 · 05-10-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kcwa

Another thought...was the new axle one piece or two piece?

It comes as one piece, but if you neglect to repair it.....it will be two.