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Old 04-13-2008, 05:09 PM
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Why would it be the outer joint as opposed to the inner joint? I'm trying to figure out how they work so a little explanation would be great.


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Originally Posted by barry123400 View Post
Sounds like a classical cv joint problem. I would add some oil to one outer joint . Drive it and see if the noise is gone. Some people have used a turkey baster to add the oil. A small very small tube would be my personal prefferance once the clamp is removed from the small end of the boot.
If the noise is not gone add some oil to the other outer joint and drive it. If either proccedure stops the problem you are good for awhile. Plus you have identified the exact joint that was noisey.
Better than a seventy five percent chance it is a joint in my opinion. After it warms up the noise starts is a very good clue. You just may have lost some lube in there over time.
The reason that you may save it is the noise or clicking is not there all the time yet. Once it becomes constantly noisy it is far too late.
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