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Subject:Re: need input on confusing CV joints...
From:Wesley Pegden
Date:Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:34:54 -0500

Just to clarify, I'm pretty sure the 6mm allen bolts are the OLD
bolts... the 12 point (8mm) bolts are the new ones.
-Wes

rsf wrote:
> Just swapped out my port side � axle due to a clicking CV joint. I was
> getting a click under load on left sweeping turns and it WAS my left CV.
> Which was obviously replaced once already (new looking with newer 6mm Allen
> studs while other side has 12point)
>
> Anyways, I took apart the offending axle and found perfect boots, perfect
> grease and good looking metal every where! Actually these axle was tighter
> then the original on the starboard side (230K miles!)  but yet has some type
> of click that was very pronounced at times.
>
> The click is gone with the new CV/axle assembly. Should I keep this unit for
> when my starboard side goes, or is there some flaw in it that will just get
> worse if used?
>
> Let�s here those stories of who has lived through such!
>
> Thanks all.
> Shawn
> 2.1L 1996 Westy 235K miles
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