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CV joint

16 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

"Yeah, because what you're hearing is the noise from the constant velocity or CV joint. When the joint wears out, it will make this clicking noise"
#2654: Clean Underwear in a Can The Best of Car Talk 34:43

"...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