Q: I have a 2003 gmc envoy n im tryin to replace the driver side cv axle but when i put in the engine it feels loose wht bearing or s

asked by on January 25, 2017

Im tryin to put the driverside cv axle in n it ferls loose what seal or bearing do i need to make it tight

My car has 85000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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