japcs777

Sorry everyone, I forgot to update y'all with my CV axle issue. So, I replaced the drivers side CV axle with a brand new one and it now runs like a champ. The old CV axle was completely busted on the wheel side and I was shocked that my car still drove down the road when I heard the initial noises and that it held up so that I could make it home where I chose to park it till I could tear in to it. I want to thank y'all so much for your assistance with this project. I am relieved to have this problem fixed and to be back on the road with my Subie. Hope his thread will help someone else in the future. Jake

hahahaha! You bust me up TD. Thank you for the heads up. I will most definitely shop around then. I do not want to repeat this job in the near future and would rather use quality components to do it right the first time. Much appreciative, Jake

Wow! Thank everyone for your helpful advice and valuable information. I especially LOVE the fact that you took the time Su bah roo'n to give me an education on the components of the front end. This new nugget of knowledge will serve me well now and in the future. I very much appreciate it. I found a re-manufactured drivers side CV axle for $52 from carquest so I'm going to go pick it up. God bless y'all and have a Happy New Year. Jake

Thanks so much for the quick replies. If the CV axle was totally broken, would I still be able to drive the car but not be able to put it into park without it rolling on me? I have the e-brake engaged now but I am not going to drive it until I replace the drivers side CV axle. I just wasn't sure if this was common for a car to act in this way. My tranny has been solid and not slipped ever so that is why I'm hoping that these issues I am experiencing are just related to the CV axle failing due to wear and tear. Again, thanks a million! Jake

My 1996 Legacy has been making a clicking noise on the drivers side for the past month when I turn to the right. Today, the noise is more pronounced and is even happening when I drive straight down the street. On top of that, my car is now rolling when I put it into park. I have read lot's of stuff on the net that suggests that this problem could be related to the parking pawl going out or being jammed. I was curious if this issue could be related to the Left CV axle needing to be replaced or if that could have caused the parking pawl to fail? If I replace my drivers side CV axle, could this fix all the issues? Thanks for any help in this matter. DESPERATE Happy New Year, Jake