Clicking Sound in Rear Axle?

[Macster]

Originally Posted by silvershark Is anyone familiar with a clicking from the rear? It is very light and can only be heard with the window down and driving close to a curb or between buildings. If you are going straight or turning right it is more noticeable. Turn to left and it stops completely. I pulled the CV boot back and the joint looked like it could use more grease. I worked some CV lube into the area and made sure ample grease was around each ball bearing. No change...Is there a kit or are new axles the only answer? Can you affect noise while lightly (or not so lightly) applying brakes? Can be a loose pad getting knocked about a bit as the wheel turns and the rotor passes by. A bit of runout of the rotor and loose pad is all it takes. Also, be sure not something in rotor hole or even something in tire like a nail or screw or something sticking out making contact with pavement as tire rotates. As for the u-joint not right to just shove lube in there. Excess grease gest slung away from bearing and onto CV boot's inner surface. Can create a slight imbalance that can cause premature boot failure. If you can't eliminate source of noise then half shaft removal and tear down probably called for. After a good cleaning inspect for signs of wear or bearing distress. Any signs replace. If ok properly repack with proper grease and fit new boots and reassemble. Or just replace u-joint bearings with new ones and save the time to clean inspect and repack with grease. Be sure to fit new boots. Sincerely, Macster.

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