Civic -cv joint knocking - def. replace?

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Thu 13 Oct 2005 11:58
Civic -cv joint knocking - def. replace? - likerocks
Hi all,

1998 Honda Civic 1.5i

I've got 2 split outer CV joints - first noticed a month or so ago.

I know I've left it too long and now I have knock on turning left and right.

My garage wants to pre-order the new outer joints. I just wanted to check on here that this is the right way to go - is it certain that the existing joints are terminal if they're knocking?
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Thu 13 Oct 2005 12:17
cv joint knocking - def. replace? - Will_375
I take it by 'Split Outer CV Joints' you mean the boots have split.

If this is the case and you have driven the car for a couple of months then lubricant that lives inside the boot is all over the inside of your wheel-arches!

By running the CV joint without the oil will knacker the bearings really quickly - especially if debris gets in to act like grinding paste as well!!

I would go along with the garage for sure and let then order those new joints. If you had have got in earlier then a simple boot replacement might have been enough. The knocking means "Game Over" for the joint.

Regards,
Will.
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Thu 13 Oct 2005 13:46
cv joint knocking - def. replace? - likerocks
Yep,

Thought so. I know I should have got this looked at sooner - lesson well learned!

Thanks for your help.
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