07 Civic Left CV axle not spinning

SpeechEuphoric269B to Mechanic Advice@gearhead.townEnglish · 1 year ago

Hey everyone, 07 Civic EX coupe. Got hit in the front left fender recently, right in front the tire.Inner and outer tie rod got bent badly, but the rim/control arm and other suspension components seem fine.

Car had to be towed, wasnt drivaeable at first due to the left tire being badly out of alignment. But now, with the car in the air, no wheels on, when the car is set to Drive, car will loudly “clunk”, and spin the right axle freely. Left axle will barley turn/if it turns at all. Once it’s spinning, car will be fine until you hit the brakes at which I hear the clunk again.

It seems I have an issue with the CV axle, but not sure where to start/what to look at. I can turn the rotor and shaft by hand, and nothing feels off.

Any advice?

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