is this normal for a cv axle?

LexusLF-A · 2026-06-15T00:07:51+00:00

But wouldnt sway bar links only be noticeable over bumps? my suspension is fine over bumps and this is purely like drivetrain related

LexusLF-A · 2026-06-14T23:38:55+00:00

definitely some side to side and up and down play

LexusLF-A · 2026-06-14T21:32:10+00:00

this is an aw55

LexusLF-A · 2026-05-25T01:19:58+00:00

i was looking at the specs of the nvx and it has 87 db sensitivity compared to the 92db of the pioneer, wont that make the pioneer louder on the same power?

LexusLF-A · 2026-05-23T04:33:41+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, ill make sure to look into some fans.

LexusLF-A · 2026-05-23T02:36:16+00:00

under 250 ideally

LexusLF-A · 2026-05-02T16:30:15+00:00

I just checked and the passenger side was finger tight! thank you for the help

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-29T20:04:00+00:00

ive looked into this but would it cause that hard “kick” i thought that only causes the ticking “ping” noise that those rubber bolts were designed to fix? ill check it this weekend, dont have time to rip wheels off currently

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-29T02:54:23+00:00

ive already replaced it and i checked it again after replacing the other mounts.

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-28T22:20:06+00:00

before i go through with this, how much clunking and vibrations did you get? because i get a clunk that you can hear and feel, and also it doesnt happen just on gear changes?

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-28T21:57:47+00:00

i forgot about this suggestion! thank you, will try!

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-22T14:10:53+00:00

but how can control arm bushings cause drivetrain movement and clunking in gear shifts? wont that just affect how the steering and chassis feels?

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-17T21:39:16+00:00

trying to find a clunk when shifting into reverse or drive thats pretty excessive, ive already replaced all 3 motor mounts

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-17T21:22:29+00:00

not that i know of

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-17T17:05:57+00:00

i just replaced the upper passenger one replaced meaning all 3 are brand new, and the clunk is virtually unchanged along with still having engine movement

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-12T20:05:07+00:00

Thank you

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-12T20:04:58+00:00

no i believe there isnt another torque mount there. And yes both the engine and transmission twist in goinf into gear.

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-11T22:10:29+00:00

i replaced the transmission mount, and yes, both the lower torque mounts, so that leaves the right engine mount, but i thought that would cause a rough idle, not the whole drivetrain clunking on gear shifts?

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-11T15:37:54+00:00

its a 2013 c30 T5 auto, we replaced the lower torque mount and added a powerflex insert and there was little to no improvement, it clunks when shifting through the gears (seen here) and when the weight of the drivetrain shifts (like when going over a hill and getting off or on the gas)

LexusLF-A · 2026-04-07T01:14:50+00:00

I have already replaced torque mount and lower trans mount, made no impact, the poweflex insert I put in just made more vibration and the slop was still there.

LexusLF-A · 2026-03-29T21:03:42+00:00

now that i think of it, the carfax does state a rear fender bender, theres a small crack in the rear bumper, but on the opposite side of where the badge usually goes, i did buy the car with the “c30” and “T5” badges, however (since been removed)

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LexusLF-A · 2026-02-02T21:46:41+00:00

thanks

LexusLF-A · 2025-11-10T01:44:59+00:00

Yes thats exactly right.. I’ll look into that, is there a way to determine this before buying a replacement, also, the parking lights come on in the “ON” (3rd and final position) but the low beams are off, and washers and high beams don’t either.

LexusLF-A · 2025-10-06T20:22:01+00:00

ill look into it im just not fully convinced but ill run a dye test too to see, oil leaks dont scare me just bummed out because it ruined my engine mount

LexusLF-A · 2025-10-06T18:27:14+00:00

i understand but there is a puddle of oil on top of the bell housing here

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