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how to tell cv joint going out

Old Jul 11, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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my cv joint is making a click noise driving foward at low speed not while turning or high speed on pass side
 
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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How do you know the clicking noise is coming from the CV joint? They more commonly click or clunk while turning. Are the inner or outer boots torn?
 
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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am not sure, it sounds like its coming from the front wheel. the outer boot is torn.
 
Old Jul 11, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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am not sure, it sounds like its coming from the front wheel. the outer boot is torn.
Replace any axles with a torn boot. Then go from there.
 
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