Glossary / Engine

CV joint

15 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A CV joint is a part of the car that helps the wheels turn while the car goes over bumps. If it fails, it can make noise and affect driving.

Technical Definition

A CV joint, or constant velocity joint, is a crucial component of a vehicle's drivetrain that allows power to be transmitted to the wheels while accommodating the up-and-down motion of the suspension.

Hear It Discussed

""But anyway, that's the CV joint broke. The axle fell out into the street. You stopped dead, of course.""
#2618: Who, What or How but Never All Three The Best of Car Talk 10:48

"...I remember changing it a half shaft. The CV died in a gravel driveway in the winter..."
Aaron Ross / BMX Legend / Manual Focus Co-Founder Overcrest 56:36

"[236.3s] Because again, I've kind of resigned myself to the fact that I think the Range Rover will go. [240.6s] The CV joint exploding has been almost a final nail in its quite large..."
C.R.E.A.M. #77.2 Ranking The Worst Car Mods, BYD Bond and Quail WITH BEN AUDIO C.R.E.A.M. (The TDC Podcast) 04:00