cv joint?

Jackablue,
Several years ago, when I was 4wd'ing, one of the vehicles in the group I was with had a clicking noise coming from the front corner. We looked at the CV and the front brakes etc for quite some time, and it wasn't obvious at first, but what had happened was the clip that holds the CV joint boot onto the shaft had got caught on some sticks or something, and the end of the clip was hitting the steering control rod each time the wheel rotated. We fixed it temporarily by bending the end back, but the clip needed to replaced when we got back into civilisation.

It is probably worth having a good look, and if not obvious, try jacking up the front and try rotating the wheel to see where exactly the noise is coming from.

Best of luck,
Mal58

If the above doesn't work ,try packing extra grease in the boot.
Rolande

Take it straight back to the repairer

Firstly, I'd jack up the vehicle to see where the click was coming from. Then I'd take it back to the repairer. This will give you a better understanding of what needs to be done before your mechanic gets your vehicle and you lose control.

I like staying in control.

Utemad

Thanks everyone I am taking it back, I just wanted some more ideas on the possibilities.

Cheers
Jackablue

jackablue,

I'm a farmer with a Rodeo ute. I've done several cv's and it's all down to the boot getting damaged and sand, grit, dust ,whatever getting in and stuffing the cv. You can repack it with grease if you see it early enough but usually it still goes. Mine have all made the 'clicking' sound when turning in 4wd. I'd say your cv joint is rooted and will soon die.

I've had a 'clicking' cv in the Rodeo for a few months now and it finally went "BANG" last week. Ate the boot when it went too!

Good news (NOT) is.............they ain't cheap. Sorry.

While on this subject, do you service the cv joints. Like do you repack/lube them at all, or do you do nothing until this.

The reason I ask is I asked my mechanic to do this about 20,000kms ago & he said it is better not to touch them.

Cheers

Jackablue