cv shaft how to tell if bad on 91 rolla

[kongmen]

What do I look for when trying to determine if the cv shafts are bad? Thanks.

[toyomoho]

A failing half shaft joint will often make a clicking noise when turning. The bad joint is usually on the opposite side of the direction of the turn. The joint can also make a clunk when the transmission is engaged. Cause vibration when driven at higher speeds. Most often it is the clicking noise that provides the most notable clue.

[thespud]

CV's will Clunk generally when turning.

Visual inspections generally are any cracking or taring in the boot, as well as the loss of the boot entirely (I have seen this once ) or a loose boot causing loss of grease

[kongmen]

Thanks.

[Dave's]

Mine didn't click but you could grab the shaft and move it around.

[cashcrazy]

Drive the car on some ramps, crawl under the car, and twist the cv shaft. If there is a bunch of slack then you have a bad cv-shaft.