What are CV joint symptoms?

AlexD333 · 13-10-2014, 10:49

So whilst we were offroading yesterday, whilst in 4WD only and more pronounced whilst turning there was a constant horrid clonking from the drivers side wheel area, I suspect it is CV joint as the clip came off the rubber boot a while ago, I used a cable tie but it seems to have worsened.

Can anyone shed light as to the types of symptoms and noises ect, I want to try and make sure I am ordering the right bits

Thankyou all again as usual

EDIT - just to mention all four wheels were spinning

makeitfit · 13-10-2014, 11:01

Sounds like classic CV joint demise , esp with poorly boot.

Banshee · 13-10-2014, 11:19

I've got a boot that's split that I'm going to want to get fixed before the bad weather starts

AlexD333 · 13-10-2014, 13:10

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Originally Posted by Banshee

I've got a boot that's split that I'm going to want to get fixed before the bad weather starts

Mine wasnt even split, but I put more grease in and did it up with a cable tie but alas, she is making a horrid noise.

What happens if auto hubs start to go? (clueless)

Madmark · 13-10-2014, 13:36

It'll def be cv joint but mine been clucking for a week or two and finally let go now dodgy to drive as drive shaft is just flapping around inside joint which could lock up at any time so ya need to get it sorted ASAP really. From what I've been reading it's full hub carrier off and top ball joint will shear it's bolts as soon as you get spanner one them so get new top ball joint ready too. I've read a few chaps have managed to do it with out touching ball joints so I'm gonna try that option tomorrow will keep ya posted

puddle hoppers inc. · 13-10-2014, 15:26

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Mine wasnt even split, but I put more grease in and did it up with a cable tie but alas, she is making a horrid noise.

What happens if auto hubs start to go? (clueless)

your truck should have fixed hubs, much more reliable than auto hubs as no maintenance required and always fixed to the shafts. full lock knocking could be steering lock bits need greasing.

AlexD333 · 13-10-2014, 17:09

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Originally Posted by puddle hoppers inc.

your truck should have fixed hubs, much more reliable than auto hubs as no maintenance required and always fixed to the shafts. full lock knocking could be steering lock bits need greasing.

nope, defo not this, when my front wheel got stranded in a hole yesterday I tried reversing, CLONK CLONK CLONK as the wheels span (straight steering too)

it sounds like a dreadful metalic noise (revolutionary)

Sweety · 13-10-2014, 17:40

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

What happens if auto hubs start to go? (clueless)

Nothing as you don't have auto hubs yours are fixed

Madmark · 13-10-2014, 17:53

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

nope, defo not this, when my front wheel got stranded in a hole yesterday I tried reversing, CLONK CLONK CLONK as the wheels span (straight steering too)

it sounds like a dreadful metalic noise (revolutionary)

It will bud as suspension will be fully extended it'll be worse as more angle on the cv joint get under it and see if you have any play in drive shaft

makeitfit · 13-10-2014, 18:16

Have you still got your bump stops in place upfront ? If so then the CV shouldn't be over stressed .

exosteve · 13-10-2014, 19:54

Would it be a CV if its only in 4wd.
I have always found a knackers CV clicks loudly on full lock.
I'm not talking steering stops.
But I don't know about 4x4s its always been on normal cars

Sweety · 13-10-2014, 20:25

If it was a CV joint away i'm sure you hear this noise in 2WD as well due to you having fixed hubs & the drive shafts are turning no matter what drive you select the only difference is your putting drive to the front wheels. Normally when a CV is on it's way out it'll click or knock on full lock

AlexD333 · 13-10-2014, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Sweety

If it was a CV joint away i'm sure you hear this noise in 2WD as well due to you having fixed hubs & the drive shafts are turning no matter what drive you select the only difference is your putting drive to the front wheels. Normally when a CV is on it's way out it'll click or knock on full lock

Oh crap, then I need help

AlexD333 · 13-10-2014, 20:43

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Originally Posted by makeitfit

Have you still got your bump stops in place upfront ? If so then the CV shouldn't be over stressed .

Still got em I believe but my cvs are at a dirty angle since torsion has been wound up

AlexD333 · 13-10-2014, 20:49

Lastly the only work that was done at the front was the custom anti roll bars

13-10-2014, 10:49	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	What are CV joint symptoms? So whilst we were offroading yesterday, whilst in 4WD only and more pronounced whilst turning there was a constant horrid clonking from the drivers side wheel area, I suspect it is CV joint as the clip came off the rubber boot a while ago, I used a cable tie but it seems to have worsened. Can anyone shed light as to the types of symptoms and noises ect, I want to try and make sure I am ordering the right bits Thankyou all again as usual EDIT - just to mention all four wheels were spinning

13-10-2014, 11:19	#3
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13-10-2014, 11:01	#2
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Sounds like classic CV joint demise , esp with poorly boot.

13-10-2014, 13:36	#5
Madmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dorset Vehicle: highly modded Terrano 2 Posts: 1,088	It'll def be cv joint but mine been clucking for a week or two and finally let go now dodgy to drive as drive shaft is just flapping around inside joint which could lock up at any time so ya need to get it sorted ASAP really. From what I've been reading it's full hub carrier off and top ball joint will shear it's bolts as soon as you get spanner one them so get new top ball joint ready too. I've read a few chaps have managed to do it with out touching ball joints so I'm gonna try that option tomorrow will keep ya posted

13-10-2014, 18:16	#10
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Have you still got your bump stops in place upfront ? If so then the CV shouldn't be over stressed .

13-10-2014, 19:54	#11
exosteve Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: stoke on trent Vehicle: 2001 2.7 td lwb terrano Posts: 2,740	Would it be a CV if its only in 4wd. I have always found a knackers CV clicks loudly on full lock. I'm not talking steering stops. But I don't know about 4x4s its always been on normal cars

13-10-2014, 20:25	#12
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	If it was a CV joint away i'm sure you hear this noise in 2WD as well due to you having fixed hubs & the drive shafts are turning no matter what drive you select the only difference is your putting drive to the front wheels. Normally when a CV is on it's way out it'll click or knock on full lock

13-10-2014, 20:49	#15
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Lastly the only work that was done at the front was the custom anti roll bars