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Subject:Re: CLicking from Rear wheel - '85
From:JRodgers
Date:Mon, 2 Jul 2012 11:42:11 -0500

You can check CV's by getting into a smooth, level parking lot, turn the
steering wheel to the stop, either left or right, and drive in a tight
circle. Do it both directions. This will load the CV's and if they are
badly worn, they will knock as  you turn.

Most likely you have a rock in the tire tread which will drop out once
moving.

JOhn Rodgers

On 7/2/2012 10:44 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote:
> So I noticed while backing out of the drive this weekend there is a
> distinct clicking from the rear DS wheel. I did not notice it when moving
> forward. I have yet to experience this and my first thought (from reading
> things here) was that it could be my CV joint.
>
> The wheel bearing on that wheel is new (and I don't think bearings usually
> make those types of noises).
>
> Thoughts, ideas, knowledge - all accepted :)
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
> .
>