Not a tractor, 2003 olds alero?

Brown Swiss · Dec 2, 2015

Where the cv shaft comes out of the trans is really loose like I can move it up and down an inch, I thought I had a wheel bearing going bad but seems the noise is in the trans, it is not leaking oil! Anyone have some points on this, mother in law was here a couple months ago and cleaned out my files, now I can't locate my repair manual! Note, Passenger side if that makes a difference! Thanks in advance.

Jim in MN · Dec 2, 2015

Are you sure the axle is pushed all the way in to the transmission? There is a detent ring that holds axle in place....kinda like a socket on an impact wrench. The splines will still engage without being pushed all the way in.

Brown Swiss · Dec 2, 2015

I didn't check it by pushing and or pulling on it for some reason! Must have a bearing out in the transmission, cause I started the car in neutral and it sounded like there was a space heater roaring under the hood! I am going to call a transmission shop in the morning! Thanks

Bob · Dec 2, 2015

A loose bushing where the CV shaft plugs in would not by itself cause noise with the car standing still because all those lower transmission parts would be stationary.

Sprint 6 · Dec 2, 2015

Stop! You do not have a trans problem. The trans in that car uses a 6 inch stub shaft to connect the final drive to the Cv joint on the right side. The design is inherently sloppy and does not cause a problem as long as it is not leaking. If it makes the noise running in neutral, you have a waterpump, idler, alternator, or power steering problem. The 4T40/45E trans in your Alero is probably the best front drive transmission GM, or anyone, ever made.

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