replacing front cv/drive shaft???

[sunny120 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sunny120]

You cannot check a CV joint on car, unless you're hearing the clicking around corners which mean they're rooted anyway. What are you trying to check for?

[willis1459 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close willis1459]

I have a funny knocking noise that occurs only sometimes. Sounds like it's coming from the front right mudguard area - buts it is very difficult to work out what it is. I just wondered if a cv joint could be the culprit. But I think mine are ok - no clicking around corners.

I suspect the noise is linked to the fact that the body is on soft mounts so it moves a bit independently of the chassis - gives the impression that the bulbar is loose. Could even be the bulbar bumping against some of the mudgauard liners - anyway its not a problem just annoying...

thanks

Willis

[sunny120 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close sunny120]

Check your front lower control arm bushes. I've seen one which would clunk every so often as the shell came loose in the control arm hole that it's pressed into. Get someone to look as you drive forwards and back whilst slamming on your brakes. Should be fairly obvious if the bush has fallen out the hole.

[willis1459 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close willis1459]

Thanks that's a good suggestion. Running out of options!

[mackdaddy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close mackdaddy]

hi all just new to the forum.. ive been reading this thread as i have the same problem but on the left hand side.
my question is can i replace the seal and keep the same cv or is this not recomended? is there a workshop manual on the net that someone could direct me to?
thanks

[kjoy064 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close kjoy064]

hi all just new to the forum.. ive been reading this thread as i have the same problem but on the left hand side.
my question is can i replace the seal and keep the same cv or is this not recomended? is there a workshop manual on the net that someone could direct me to?
thanks

Howdy, i recently replaced my complete shaft and oil seal whilst there. The shaft i got a Repco unit for a fraction over $200 which was super easy along with the seal which was about $15 or there abouts. After jacking the car up i believe it would have not taken me any longer than 60-90 mins from start to finish. Hardest part is the inner joint removal from the transfer case / diff but a larger flat head screwdriver and a little jimmy bar she popped out quite easy. Smear of grease on the new seal on the inner and outer lip so it didn't bind or pinch i tapped it in then put the new shaft in making sure the circlip popped into the correct position. I lost about 50-100mls of oil so topped it up.

Put back together and all has been good since with a few beach runs included.

Good luck mate and with a bit of mechanical knowledge its quite a simple job.

[Davo68 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Davo68]

I had the same issue. I had clunking when going from drive to reverse etc.. Replaced both shafts and the difference was unreal. I got Protex shafts from a mate at Auto one about 2 years ago and haven't had a problem. I still have the original shafts and will keep them as spares and 1 day service them. After-market seems ok for less than $400 . I lost a little bit of diff oil so i dropped and replaced it while i was greasy and covered in shit

[mackdaddy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close mackdaddy]

ok thanks im doing it on tuesday on my day off