Front CV help..

Post by **willf** » 08 Jan 2008, 16:53

Got a knocking from the front right of my 16"
The prop shaft has some play in it ie i can wobble it back and forth, the knocking came on very quickly and is getting worse fast. Loudest when accelerating and also when braking tho i can now still here it when coasting. Definitely wheel speed not engine speed. How do i know which one it is? Which one is the bad one to get hold of? Can i do it myself with NO knowledge of mechanics on a 30 degree drive?!!!

Post by **toomanytoys** » 08 Jan 2008, 18:02

if it is an outer CV then dont drive it.. if it colapses then it will lock up the wheel and then you can imagine what forces will go through the front diff and transmission..

It could be the prop or an inner cv, but they usually show up a bit differently..
Is it clicking real bad when you turn on full lock?

Please fill out your profile so we know where in the world you are and can suggest who may be near to you that can help..

Post by **willf** » 08 Jan 2008, 19:00

am in Swansea.

Post by **Ye Olde Syncrospares** » 08 Jan 2008, 20:20

check inner front driveshaft bolts,also front wheel nuts,or drop it down for a looksy,cj.

Post by **..lee..** » 08 Jan 2008, 22:47

willf got similar problem with mine only apparent driving it in and out of the workshop drove it miles before the tax ran out and no probs.

haven`t had a chance to look it over yet so dont know if its cv or not.

if you`re stuck i`m only in llanelli and can have a quick look for you.

lee. 01554 772341. 9.00 till 5.30.

Post by **HarryMann** » 08 Jan 2008, 23:34

...as long as we're not confusing CV's and VC's here, nothing too serious

Post by **willf** » 09 Jan 2008, 13:51

wheel nuts tight.
bolts at inner cv are tight.
jacked it up, can't wobble the wheel.
So is it the inner cv?
Is it just a case of undoing those bolts and sticking a new one in?
Should i take it to a garage?

Post by **Syncro G** » 09 Jan 2008, 19:14

When my front CV joint failed to the point where it was clicking (more like banging) like a metronome with speed, the ofending joint wasn't too hard to spot.

The joint wasn't holding the driveshaft properly enableing me to rattle the shaft in my hand, they should only move axually and not by alot. Other clues are loose or leaking CV boots. Turned out the cage holding the BB's in the joint had actully disintergreaded completely making what happens next very unpredictable, it could lock up so the only option is don't drive it at all till fixed (or the ofending parts have been removed).

Post by **willf** » 09 Jan 2008, 21:18

so can i remove the shaft and both cv's and drive it to a garage? Can i just do it all myself? Would i need more tools than allen keys and spanners?

Post by **Aidan** » 09 Jan 2008, 21:34

Willf, you need to partially dismantle the front suspension/steering to extricate the drive shaft, take a look at the procedure in the Bentley manual.

Post by **willf** » 10 Jan 2008, 08:58

is the Bentley manual in the wiki?

Post by **JetJackson** » 10 Jan 2008, 12:28

Is it knocking driving in a straight line or on full lock? Is it a clicking or a rattle?

Mine is coming from my top wishbone bushes (cheers for the tip CJ but it didn't work so its new bushes time)

Post by **willf** » 10 Jan 2008, 14:05

it knocks all the time but louder round a bend and the propshaft waggles about more on the noisy side than the non noisy side.

Post by **HarryMann** » 10 Jan 2008, 22:52

Is the Bentley manual in the wiki?

No, the Bentley is a heavyweight workshop manual, secondhand or new for about £55 from JK and others...
Yes you'll need a bit more than allen keys and spanners although depends how comprehensive your spanner kit is.