The front left CV joint (“constant velocity” joint, aka axle, aka propshaft, aka halfshaft) was replaced last night. This is good, because it was sounding really quite nasty, and every time the transmission downshifted going up a hill, I worried that would be the last time before something broke.
Here's what we replaced. It has been argued we could have kept going on the old one. It could be argued the mental stress of wondering when it would break was enough to justify the $60 expense.
Pro tip: When you pull the transmission-side CV joint, have a bucket ready to catch the ATF (automatic transmission fluid) that will dump out. Or maybe drain the ATF beforehand, but that’s extra work, so I like the bucket way.
Side note: I like the smell of hot ATF. Reminds me of my automotive gasket designing years.
Today is costume day. Theme is Wizard of Oz. Every car has to have (at least) one Dorothy in it. Yes, there will be photos.
June 8, 2010 at 7:18 pm |
So, which one of you is going to be Toto?
June 9, 2010 at 1:29 am |
Toto arrived in a basket: http://www.wizardofozcostumes.com/accessories_toto_in_a_basket_deluxe.html