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Post by mooman on Mar 10, 2007 19:55:18 GMT 11
When i grab the front drive shaft and turn it, how much movement should there be? I have a strange noise under there somewhere and cant track it down.. Have turned the drive shaft in 2wd and have about 1/4 turn of movement..
Thx
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Post by geeves on Mar 11, 2007 10:57:33 GMT 11
1/4 turn sounds like a lot. Is the play in a U joint or in the diff or in one of the CV joints.
I had a squealing/grinding noise whenever the hubs were locked. Eventualy tracked it down to the needle bearing that suports the half shaft inside the stub axle assembley. This bearing and associated seal are replaced from the back of the stub axle.
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Post by mooman on Mar 11, 2007 21:12:34 GMT 11
Well drive shaft is out... upon closer inspection..(with my ears..  ).. it sounds like it is comin from the C.V area, the boots have a small split in them.. sounds more like a knocking noise..will check the needle bearing although it was replaced about 6mths ago.. thx geeves very much appreciated |
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Post by geeves on Mar 12, 2007 8:56:30 GMT 11
Could of got water etc in there causeing rust. Only answer is new cv but how bad is it. Might still be good as a spare. If its not too bad I would just clean relube and keep useing
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Post by mooman on Mar 12, 2007 16:05:35 GMT 11
Yea... looks like a clean, re-lube and reboot of C.V's.. there is a lot of sand in them but not clicking yet.. hoping thats the source of the noise..
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).. it sounds like it is comin from the C.V area, the boots have a small split in them.. sounds more like a knocking noise..will check the needle bearing although it was replaced about 6mths ago.. thx geeves very much appreciated