Can't find "steering" clunks - driving me bonkers! >>
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Can't find "steering" clunks - driving me bonkers! >>
I replaced my strut bushings and bearings but still get a clunk when turning...more of a pop.
I see some grease on the passenger side outer CV joint...and then tonight heard a clunk that increased in speed but sounded more "centered".
Obviously I should look into the CV...but anything else while it's apart?
Buy the whole axle or just the joint? Where??
I see some grease on the passenger side outer CV joint...and then tonight heard a clunk that increased in speed but sounded more "centered".
Obviously I should look into the CV...but anything else while it's apart?
Buy the whole axle or just the joint? Where??
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way easier to buy the whole unit assembled- I did just a joint, kinda a PITA
But it can be done, had to call OldSchool Audi twice, cause I was nervous taking the hub off the car- need some SERIOUS leverage to break that nut off. From what i remember the inner CV is much easier. Good luck!
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however....
when you buy the whole unit assembled it's "rebuilt." Like Forrest Gump said, you never know what you're gonna get.
I prefer to replace only the offending joint with a new one. That is, if the CV is actually his issue.
I prefer to replace only the offending joint with a new one. That is, if the CV is actually his issue.
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Cheapest rebuilts were ebay specials $165...
with a $45 core...and I found some new joints for about that same price.
I have done CV joints before, and dozens of hubs/bearings on other cars...not too afraid of it, but it's tempting to try the rebuilt.
DO they truly cause a loud intermittent clunk sound???
I have done CV joints before, and dozens of hubs/bearings on other cars...not too afraid of it, but it's tempting to try the rebuilt.
DO they truly cause a loud intermittent clunk sound???
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