CV joint , inner outer ? 2003 Lesabre
 

How do I determine whether it is an inside or outside joint.
I am hearing some shuddering when going into a right hand turn or bend, especially if I'm giving it gas like entering and interstate ramp.
I don't hear the traditional clicking like when you make a sharp turn in a parking lot etc., so I'm thinking it may be the inner joint. But I'm not sure how to tell whether it's the left or right side.
Any ideas?
This is for a 2003 Buick LeSabre

Have you inspected the boots for a visible tear? Without a tear and the grease leaking out it could very well be something else. I suppose you could put the front end on jack stands and chock and e-brake the rear wheels to listen for a problem while someone has the car in gear and turns the steering wheel, but I'd highly suggest you take it to a reputable shop where they can put the car on a lift for a diagnosis, much safer.

Doesn't make any difference if it is an inner or outer joint.....just replace the whole axle, more cost effective timewise......

Do turns in a parking lot and have someone outside the car as you turn both ways, to hear which side is the loudest......

Sure this is not a bearing noise?

Bearings were done recently.

No real noise to speak of, just a shuttering, vibration.

Was hoping that there would be a rule of thumb, i.e, vib when turning right= left axle.
That would probably be true if it were the outer, not sure if it applies if it's the inner.
Of course I will replace the whole axle, just have to know which one.

I suggest you do the parking lot thing like suggested above. Listen for which way the sound sounds slower or faster. If the sound is faster testing in a left turn then look at the right side. If it is faster in a right turn then look at the left side. Full lock each way should easily create the sound if it is the outer CV, or halfway if a bit more speed is needed.

Let us know how it goes!

I have tried it in a parking lot, couldn't really tell. I'll try again.
As mentioned it's not really noisy, more of a slight vibration.

Jack the front end of the car up, and while holding the wheels from turning grasp each half shaft (one at a time) and try to turn them to see if there is any play.

Any luck cowboy1611 ?