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Driveshaft/CV squeaking-FAO Fred maybe?



  Suzuki Ignis
There is a squeaking coming from the offside wheel. Now Im guessing its the U-joint not the bearings as its a progressive squeak and not constant. It only squeaks if the wheels are at an angle, even the slightest bit, but not if I drive straight. Ive just changed the boot too as it had split, i packed in loads of grease and cant see any leakage, so it aint dry.

There is also a clonking if I have the wheel slightly turned and then touch the breaks.
There is a tiny bit of play in the wheel too, vertically, if I grab it from top and bottom it moves a bit. So this makes me think its the bearing.
I dont really want to replace the whole shaft.

What do you think it is?
Can you just replace the joint? How do you get the joint and shaft apart?
If I do need to replace the shaft, is a second hand part acceptable? Or is it a part you need to buy new?

Fred-Im sure you'll know something about the above but also I'm sure I read somewhere that you have a garage at Bruntingthorpe? Is this right?
I'll be down soon, might come pick ur brains if i aint got this sorted my then ;)

Thanks if anyone can help!
Matt
 
  Suzuki Ignis
Just realised the squeak might be a warped disc. Ill have to take the disc of tomorrow, spin the hub and see if the noise is still there.
 
  Suzuki Ignis
Yeah Im thinking that to. You need to have a tool to press the bearing in dont you?
Aint had a chance to look at the brakes today, so still dunno what the squeaking is.
 
  Suzuki Ignis
Changed me brake pads yesterday, had a proper poke around and it was just the top strut bolt had worked itself a bit loose.:eek:

Not sure about the squeaking. Cant really tell now as the new pads a squealing like mad lol.
 


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