Knock noise after CV boot replace X5 2005

[aspenpup]

I just changed out my front/outer CV boot on my 2005 X5. It turned out this was a little easier than I thought since I used the method of just removing the bolts from the strut to get the axle out instead of removing the ball joints.

Before I replaced the boot, I had no symptoms other than the grease. No odd sounds from the joint. But, after I replaced the boot, I am getting a knocking sound when I hit a bump. The knock does not seem to be associated with the turning of the axle since I do not hear any knock while driving straight down the road. Also, I do not hear any knock if I turn the wheel. The only time I hear the knock is when I hit a bump, even a small bump.

I have not taken the time to pull this apart to look at it again. I am trying to figure out what the problem is before I tear everything apart. I have a feeling that it might be the CV joint but I don't know why it would knock now when it was not knocking before.

The knock is in sync with the 'bouncing' of the car and not the rolling/turning of the axle if that make any sense to anyone. I am hoping this is some kind of loose bolt but I only had to unbolt a few of them and I am certain that they are tight.

During the cleaning of the CV joint, I did not intend to take it apart but some of the bearings popped out and I had to clean and reassemble. I am pretty certain that I put that back together correctly. I assume these is only one way to put that back together or it would not work right.
Any thoughts?