that's what my bus just sounded like...evidently the axle nuts backed off on the driverside axle...oh well, it's time to replace those boots anyway. i do have a question though...there is a little cap thingy that goes between the cv joint and the transmission what is that cap thingy and do i need it? mine is smooshed and bent and everything else....evidently when the axle came loose it shot that piece under the tire. _________________________________________________________________ Give to a good cause with every e-mail. Join the i’m Initiative from Microsoft. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Join/Default.aspx?souce=EML_WL_ GoodCause