I believe its time for me to replace my passenger side inner CV joint, but just would like some confirmation that it is in fact the problem.
Symptoms are as follows: heavy vibration under acceleration, especially when turning to the left, over rolling bumps, or with a passenger (it gets worse the more the passenger side suspension is compressed). No vibration at all when coasting. Very little or no vibration if turning right or otherwise unweighting the passenger suspension while accelerating. Vibration occurs at any speed. Car has 118k miles on it.
As for replacement parts, there are the following options:
OEM inner CV - $450
aftermarket inner CV - $130
complete reman axle - $75-125
The parts guy at the dealer suggested the reman axle, and this is the direction I'm leaning as its the most complete and least expensive. My car is auto and near stock power levels, so I'm not overly concerned about the strength of the axle. You wont find me at the dragstip with slicks in this car.
Thoughts on the symptoms/cause, and parts choices? I am also debating doing it myself vs. having a shop do it. I am a very competent mechanic, but I'm wondering if its worth just paying the shop the 1.8hrs of labor vs. me messing around with it in a cold garage, on a weekend where I can't get any additional parts should I need them until Monday.
Thanks!
Symptoms are as follows: heavy vibration under acceleration, especially when turning to the left, over rolling bumps, or with a passenger (it gets worse the more the passenger side suspension is compressed). No vibration at all when coasting. Very little or no vibration if turning right or otherwise unweighting the passenger suspension while accelerating. Vibration occurs at any speed. Car has 118k miles on it.
As for replacement parts, there are the following options:
OEM inner CV - $450
aftermarket inner CV - $130
complete reman axle - $75-125
The parts guy at the dealer suggested the reman axle, and this is the direction I'm leaning as its the most complete and least expensive. My car is auto and near stock power levels, so I'm not overly concerned about the strength of the axle. You wont find me at the dragstip with slicks in this car.
Thoughts on the symptoms/cause, and parts choices? I am also debating doing it myself vs. having a shop do it. I am a very competent mechanic, but I'm wondering if its worth just paying the shop the 1.8hrs of labor vs. me messing around with it in a cold garage, on a weekend where I can't get any additional parts should I need them until Monday.
Thanks!