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Subject:Re: Knocking noise
From:jimt
Date:Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:16:50 -0700

On 12/3/04 10:35 AM, "Prendergast David" <dprendergast@TRIAD.RR.COM> wrote:

> Noticed a knocking noise coming from my driver side rear wheel area.
> Its relative to the spinning of the wheel itself and it seems to be
> coming from the outer portion of the drive train, i.e. closer to the
> wheel than the tranny.  It's much louder when I come off the gas and is
> more apparent at slow speeds.  C/V joint....Bearings?
> 
> Dave
> 

> 
> David Prendergast
> Greensboro, NC
> 
> 
With it only at the slower speeds, I would drop that cv and see if maybe it
is dry and just needs a repack.  Wipe down the balls and see if there is any
major pitting and also check the carriers for damage as well.  If there is
replace joint/axel.

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