click click click goes the cv joint

[w261w261]

it just started and isn't loud yet. Any estimates on how many miles I can go before things are serious? Thx.

[A18A]

apparently they could just fail whenever they want. but we have done thousands of km's on clicky cv joints without failure.. yet

[carotman]

As long as you don't get vibrations or clicks when you're going in a straight line, the joint can last quite long

Is the boot torn?

[paul]

Each of my CVs had the "click" happen as a result of torn boots & grease leaking out, I drove on each for almost 10k miles before replacing them; both appeared to be in very good shape too, just had a very slight amount of play.

As long as it's not screeching or binding up it should last quite some time.

[w261w261]

I check the boots every time I change the oil, so as of 2,000 mi ago they were fine.... They've been in there for a loooong time - honda OEM.

[Nio]

Yea mine are clicking too.

BTW how hard is it to replace them. >.> I was thinking about the whole thing, *when I do my engine overhaul* but I'm not sure yet, still a few months away.

[2oodoor]

I check the boots every time I change the oil, so as of 2,000 mi ago they were fine.... They've been in there for a loooong time - honda OEM.

wow that is amazing...
I wonder if the grease just dried all up , too bad it is more work to replace the boots proper with new grease than it is to just get some reman axle assemblies.

[w261w261]

wow that is amazing...
I wonder if the grease just dried all up , too bad it is more work to replace the boots proper with new grease than it is to just get some reman axle assemblies.

I didn't mean they were the original axles. I meant that when I last replaced them that I bought Honda remanufactured ones, but it was so long ago that I can't remember when. They're probably twice the price of the cheaper ones, but I bet they last more than twice as long.

[2oodoor]

oh hah..
Usually the demise for cvj is lack of lubrication and protection from the elements, that said those things could transfer motion for years without giving any problems otherwise.

[Joay]

Yea mine are clicking too.

BTW how hard is it to replace them. >.> I was thinking about the whole thing, *when I do my engine overhaul* but I'm not sure yet, still a few months away.

Super easy. I changed one a couple weeks ago (now the other one is making noise), never done an axle before, can be done in half an hour per side easily.

Biggest hang-up I had was the tie rod end being kind of stuck. The solution is to smack the knuckle with a hammer.

[nfs480]

I just replaced the original factory CV axles on my SE-i a few weeks ago with reman axles from O'reilly's. Mine were far worse though, they were really vibrating driving in a straight line. I also recommend using a pitman tie-rod puller to separate the lower ball joint, available at most auto part store's loan-a-tool and make it super easy to separate.

[Edison Carasio]

I just bought two new ones from O'reillys this weekend. The passenger side is clicking but when I replace the clutch and have the axles out anyway I may as well do both now.

[w261w261]

I don't know if it really makes a difference, but whenever I've replaced an axle, I take the opportunity to replace the 5 spd fluid with Honda MTF. At 225k, so far no problems with the synchros, except sometimes I have to be a little careful with 3rd.

[Edison Carasio]

+1 for Honda MTF. Expensive though. Cost me like $30 for two quarts and some Hondabond.

[SFCA1987lx]

Just put a new cv shaft in, its not that hard. Tire off, 32 mm socket needed for the end of the shaft in the center of the rotor. that comes off, knock the tie rod out, knock the ball joint out, and use a pry bar to get the shaft out. i dont think im missing any steps, someone correct me if i am

[markmdz89hatch]

...and while I'm at it I usually always replace the axle seal on the tranny because it's easy, cheap and some added insurance.

Hal, if you need any help or even want an axle, I have a few spares in damn near perfect shape. I'd be happy to swing by one evening and help out. ...plus I've got to show you the new toy (think: 2 wheels) but enough of the thread-jacking.

[stat1K]

+1 for Honda MTF. Expensive though. Cost me like $30 for two quarts and some Hondabond.

you got ripped, 7 dollars a quart for mtf and 5 dollars a tube for hondabond.

[Dr_Snooz]

you got ripped, 7 dollars a quart for mtf and 5 dollars a tube for hondabond.

Yikes! Yes you did. The most important phrase to remember when at the dealer is: "Can you give me a discount on that?"

[carotman]

Well 30 bucks isn't that bad. It depends where you live. Some states have sales tax that will raise the price quicker.

[Accordtheory]

The axles in my car for my b series swap have clicked around turns from day 1. I don't really care, as long as they don't break with 225 section width drag radials..

[AccordB20A]

they break when you abuse them