mr312712 | 10-13-2018 04:13 PM | 3rd CV Axle failed In 2 months. I bought my SS back In May this year. About a month after owning It I started hearing a pop when switching from drive to reverse and that turned Into clicking when turning. Replaced the CV axle on the drivers side 2 months ago with a Advance auto one. About 10 miles later I was backing up and heard a pop from the same wheel and about a month later started clicking when turning. So last week I replaced both side axles and today I was backing out from McDonalds and heard the pop. It came from the drivers wheel again. But this time when I replaced both axles I used factory OEM GM axles. They were used from a wrecked SS and claimed to have only 20,000 miles. The passenger side Is quiet so far but I also didn't replace that side as the old axle was rusted to the hub and the shop had to do It along with a new wheel bearing. I was watching the guy the whole time and when he put the big nut on he Impacted It on for like 30 seconds. When I did the drivers side I only torqued It to 155lb-ft because that's where my torque wrench maxes out at. I've put the last 2 on and they keep failing. Am I not torquing that big nut enough? I do drive this car really hard but still It should not be going through axles this fast. I also am very careful to not to hit potholes. Thanks. |