how do you tell if a cv joint/s has/have gone?

[blueclio2222]

hi

just wondering if anyone knows when a c.v joint has gone what does it sound like and also what are the sympoms?

i get a strange noise when cornering fairly sharply...i.e road junctions etc etc.

i dont think its the wheel bearings and i dont know how to test the c.v joint.

also on a 98 R reg 1.4rt clio can you just replace the joint or is it a full driuve shaft to cure it?...if it is the cv joint.

cheers

 

[Alex H]

What's the noise like? Can you describe it? Could be anything really. Best way to see if a CV joint has gone is to stick your head under and have a look. It'll most likely be one of the clips at either end.

 

[blueclio2222]

bit of a hard one to explain.... sort of a grinding almost metalic.....as i said hard to explain

 

[YA55ER]

park in a open place turn your wheels full lock to one side slowly pull off and if your car sort of bounces/judders your CV joint has gone, as its ment to turn smoothly, try full lock both ways.

my passenger side one has gone when i full lock it right it sort of bounces and judders as it turns doesnt do it smoothly.

if it was a wheel bearing you would hear a loud vibration type of noise at around 30/40mph

 

[foxspeed]

you can also get a loud clicking or knocking sound on full lock when setting off and this reduces as you take off the steering angle

 

[blueclio2222]

so what could a grating sound be...like rubbing 2 metal objects together. This is the sort of sound im getting.

 

[Wizbit]

so what could a grating sound be...like rubbing 2 metal objects together. This is the sort of sound im getting.

New brake pads!

 

[Wizbit]

you can also get a loud clicking or knocking sound on full lock when setting off and this reduces as you take off the steering angle

Thanks for that post. Mine has been making that noise and was going to get it looked at soon. At least I can give the garage an idea of where to start.

 

[blueclio2222]

lol no that aint it. it only happends when turning tight ish corners...junctions etc etc. also doesnt happen when sat still and just turning the steering wheel, i have to be moving to hear it

 

[BRUN]

does sound like a cv joint problem

is your car lowered ?

 

[blueclio2222]

no car is bog standard.......

i seem to have narowed it down a bit more........ passenger wheel is where its coming from.
If i jack that side up and spin the wheel then it makes a squeeking/metal on metal sound. It didnt do this last time when i checked the bearings and still there isno movement in that whel bearing.....so im thinking its the c.v joint..... what else could i check in that area?

 

[MarcoB]

The obvious sign is grease splattered on the inside of the wheel. (The rear face, dont bother taking the tyre off )

 

[foxspeed]

i have also had a fiat punto do the clicking/creeking noise - i just packed the cv with new grease and all was well again

have you got someone to drive it at low speed with you stood along side it listening for the noise - say in a large carpark

 

[blueclio2222]

No i havent..... carnt see any grease anywhere either.

 

[blueclio2222]

Well.... the problem is now solved.... the noise was infact a wheel bearing....but it was the driver REAR bearing!!!!!!!!!

 

[Claire Brayshaw !]

Tis more of a banging sound when ur CV joint is going/gone, mines just had 2 new ones put on!

 

[blueclio2222]

yes but mine only made a sound upon turning sharp corners so i ruled out bearings as they were all smooth as they rotated. but it was the side ways movment and pressure on the side walls of the bearing that made the noise.

 

[SkidMarx]

You only get grease everywhere when the boot has split or come off, the boot can be fine yet the joint inside is fubard. A noise when turning is most likely gonna be the joint, to test it you can get under the car and feel for play in the drivshaft, there shouldnt be much.

 

[bobsy]

HI All,

I have a 1.2 Ph1 Clio which I think has a failed CV joint. It's started knocking loudly when accelerating away while on full lock.

I've read some other threads which suggest only to use Renault driveshaft replacements? Will a shaft from EuroCarParts not do?

Also how do I tell which side has failed? Are there any specific nuts which will need replacing also?

Thanks,
Rob