CV Joint Advice

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Mr. Humidity, May 26, 2021.

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  1. Mr. Humidity

    Mr. Humidity Junior Member

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    Recently, I've noticed a shimmy developing in the steering wheel when I drive my 2007 Prius over 60 mph. I've also noticed my gas mileage has dropped considerably. Based on past experience with other, non-hybrid cars, I think one or more of my CV joints will need to be replaced.

    My questions:

    Are CV joints on the Prius roughly the same as in non-hybrid cars?

    Is replacing a CV joint a job that could be done outside the dealership (if the shop is reputable)?

    Do my symptoms strongly suggest another problem? If so, what?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 Mr. Humidity, May 26, 2021
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    1) yes

    2) yes

    3) tires? steering rack? other suspension parts? was there a steering shaft bolt recall?

    how many miles on her?
     
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    Most problems with CV joints are usually wear in the outer joint (often due to a split protective boot) that shows up as a clicking noise when accelerating forward or backward in a turn. Wear in the inner joint can happen (but less often) and that shows as a vibration only under load (accelerating) and stops when you lift off the gas.

    Your symptom is textbook tire problem such as balance, but could also be a shifted belt or flat spot.

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    #3 mr_guy_mann, May 26, 2021
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