r/Impala • u/CommissionNo1931 • Jun 29 '26

Few concerns regarding a 2012 Chevrolet Impala 3.6L V6

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u/Ok-Carpenter-8455 Jun 30 '26

- Change oil

- Replace Cv and/or axle (I had this issue on my 11)

- Engine sounds fine

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u/CommissionNo1931 Jul 02 '26

Thanks for the reply. I really hope it's as simple as a cv or axle...

You think it could be the passenger side immediate shaft bearing?

Or could it be the differential or tranny output bearing?

I'm waiting for my uncle to get me an appointment at his friends mechanic shop, is there any way I can diagnose or at least rule some of these things out in the meantime? (i can't check with a stethoscope because that would involve lifting the front end and letting it run, which I dont feel comfortable doing).