

| 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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