driveshafts

marski · Post by **marski** » 12 Dec 2002, 02:14

here we go.2.1xmtd auto.i have noticed a clicking noise coming from underneath the front when turning corners or when going round roundabouts.it dissappears when driving in a straight line.please tell me its not the driveshaft,or if it is suspect does anyone know how i check it without completely dismantling? thanks to all for any advice.

marco1 · Post by **marco1** » 12 Dec 2002, 03:43

yep sounds like it,go to a carpark or space, drive forward/ reverse full lock slowly if theres a clicking sound then yes it is a cv joint the whole drive has to be replaced,andys shop not to bad a price..

alan s · Post by **alan s** » 12 Dec 2002, 17:20

Before you really hit the panic button, have a look at it & see if it is the CV cactus or as happened to me once, just needed greasing. Amazing how the lack of grease can cause a magnifying of a noise due to lack of sound insulation which grease can have.
Suggest you don't leave it too long as a lack of grease can soon lead to a badly worn CV.
Alan S
Edited by - alans on 12 Dec 2002 12:21:22