knocking noise

[fazzer]

Got same washers at work so liberated a few of them.

[CovKid]

As long as they're 'grippy'

Its a dirty, awkward, horrible job but you can make it easier by jacking up offending wheel enough so that you can put the head of a club hammer underneath tyre to lock it solid. The reason I say this is because when you're working underneath with a tool on an extension bar, you'll only get to two bolts at a time. The hammer locks the wheel so you can apply some pressure when tightening said bolts then remove hammer, turn wheel to next two bolts and stick the hammer in again. I was a mobile Aircooled tech for 25 years and learnt that one. Saves having to keep getting out from under just to get them done.

Do wear gloves. CV grease isn't easy to remove from fingernails or good for your hands. Comes out of clothes no prob if you put washing up liquid directly on stain before it goes in washing machine.

[HarryMann]

All tips worth following there fron CK

[fazzer]

all done and working as it should thanks for all help.i hope I never have to do it again

[Oldiebut goodie]

Check them after a couple of weeks - can't be too careful!

[fazzer]

Got a few trips planned in next few weeks so gonna use it for work make sure it's all good,,before the motorway driving

[CovKid]

Good result and good to have met you a while back Fazzer!

[fazzer]

Ditto mate nice to meet you to.

[CovKid]

To my knowledge thats the first case I've seen where the CV bolts were caught before the final ones gave way. What usually happens is the owner notices but ignores the knock and then on pullaway from a junction the last ones break or part company with a loud bang and you find yourself stranded in busy traffic. Just be glad it was correctly diagnosed and fixed.