Transaxle Failure

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by dailyphotofix, Feb 26, 2009.

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  1. Gorek

    Gorek Junior Member

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    Yes, definitely there is difference in loudness when turning. It is louder when turning right (left wheel is spinning faster).
     
    #241 Gorek, Oct 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
  2. bisco

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    sounds more like a cvj. just because a boot isn't leaking doesn't mean it can't have gone bad.
     
    #242 bisco, Oct 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
  3. T1 Terry

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    Agree with Bisco, that is an outer notched CV joint if it is a series of clunks the changes with speed, any of the inner ones would spin faster, but it would not put any additional load on them .....

    T1 Terry
     
    #243 T1 Terry, Oct 1, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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