A clicking noise on turns is an outer CV joint failing. A clunk under acceleration is an inner CV joint. For Meadowdale drivers between Lynnwood and the Edmonds waterfront, Tom's B&M Auto diagnoses the exact failure location before quoting — sometimes a torn boot with intact grease can be re-booted for less than a full axle replacement. We use quality remanufactured axles, not cheap offshore units that vibrate.
Road test to confirm noise type and location: clicking on turns (outer joint) vs clunking under acceleration (inner joint). Boot condition inspected. Joint play checked with wheel loaded and unloaded.
Quality remanufactured CV axle installed in correct length and spline count for your vehicle. Transmission output shaft seal inspected — inner CV joint installation contacts this seal and can damage it if done incorrectly.
Transmission fluid level checked after installation. Wheel bearing inspected while axle is out — bearing and CV joint failures often co-occur on higher-mileage vehicles. Post-repair road test.
Hearing clicking when turning, vibration under acceleration or grease on inner tires from your drivetrain? Meadowdale drivers trust Tom's B&M Auto — your local mechanic and auto shop close to Meadowdale on Hwy 99. Our ASE-certified technicians handle CV axle, boot and driveline inspection and replacement for all makes, domestic and foreign. We offer honest car repair with upfront pricing, no hidden fees, and a free multi-point inspection with every visit. Same-day CV axle diagnosis available — walk-ins welcome — same-day service available for most vehicles. Proudly serving Meadowdale, Snohomish County and surrounding areas since 1985.
Incorrect axle length is a common problem with discount offshore CV axles. An axle that's slightly too long causes the inner joint to bottom out under suspension travel, producing vibration and eventually damaging the transmission output seal. We use axles from established suppliers with proven fitment for your specific vehicle.
A CV joint that separates completely causes sudden loss of drive and potential vehicle control issues. If you're hearing clicking on turns, don't put it off — the grease is already gone, the metal is already wearing, and failure is a matter of when, not if.
Torn boot with intact grease? We quote re-boot vs full axle — whichever makes sense.
OEM-length axles from established suppliers. No offshore units that vibrate.
Output shaft seal checked during installation. Transmission fluid level verified.
CV axle replacement includes road test for noise characterization, boot condition and joint play inspection, quality remanufactured axle installation (correct length and spline count), transmission output seal inspection, transmission fluid level check, and post-repair road test.
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Tom's B&M Auto · 17820 Hwy 99, Suite E, Lynnwood · Serving greater Seattle
Also serving: Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Shoreline, Mukilteo, Kenmore, Alderwood Manor