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Old 01-22-2012, 10:10 AM
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Might be something else

Here is the thing. Typically, when you get a CV joint clicking its sort of a backwards thing. When turning left, the outer CV (which is the right side outer) is put under stress. Turning right would put the left one under stress. To complicate matters, their are outer and inner CVs on each side so you have 4 total. The inners typically don't go but i have changed an inner only back in the 1980's on my VW Scirocco.

If the left boot is not ripped, i would keep looking before springing for the new axle. You sure would be pissed if you pay to change it and still have the noise. The X could be put up on a lift and driven. Mechanics (good ones anyway) have little microphones/headphones they can put on the spindles and listen for noise for bearings. There is a youtube video on this. Search for "wheel bearing noise" to find it. I'm not saying its your bearings. Just trying to educate you. I know the distinct clicking noise that a CV joint makes, do you? If this is happening, please ensure which one it is. Have someone stand out in the street and listen on both sides while you turn left. Best of luck.
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