cv joint?

Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 at 15:16

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jackablue

My mechanic noticed a small hole in the cv joint boot the other week & replaced it. I went 4wdriving on the weekend & now have a clicking noise in the front right wheel when on full lock in 4wd. Is there something not right with the way it was done/greased or is the worse news for me.

Cheers

Jackablue

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Reply By: Mal58 - Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 at 17:12

Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 at 17:12

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

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Reply By: rolande- Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 at 17:16

Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 at 17:16

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

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Reply By: floyd - Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 at 19:13

Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 at 19:13

Take it straight back to the repairer

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Reply By: Utemad - Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 at 21:58

Tuesday, Jun 29, 2004 at 21:58

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

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Reply By: jackablue - Wednesday, Jun 30, 2004 at 08:30

Wednesday, Jun 30, 2004 at 08:30

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

Cheers
Jackablue

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Follow Up By: Leroy - Thursday, Jul 01, 2004 at 01:15

Thursday, Jul 01, 2004 at 01:15

I dont think it's worth taking back. The mech has done the right thing and changed the boot but how long was it torn for? In that time mud and grit could of got into the CV joint. I would now run with it until it gois bang. When you replace the boot you also regrease the cv joint. If you dont want to wait until it gois bang then get a reco cv. I had been using the CV Joint in the western suburbs of Melb. Found them to be pretty good

Leroy

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Reply By: member-skippyking - Wednesday, Jun 30, 2004 at 23:36

Wednesday, Jun 30, 2004 at 23:36

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.

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Reply By: jackablue - Thursday, Jul 01, 2004 at 09:52

Thursday, Jul 01, 2004 at 09:52

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

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