CV now goes click . Help .

Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Location: rockhampton

Hi all,

Just came back from fraser where recovering a new hilux 2nd low I think I may have done a C.V left.

My questions are.

There is only one CV per side correct?
Is there any tricks when changing them?
I can get a new one for $70 does anyone know if is cheaper to get them reco?
Lastly if I pull the front drive shaft out can the car still be driven if the wife needs to?

Thanks

Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Location: rockhampton

So wife just pulled up went and had a look inside C.V has a torn boot so guessing there are 2 c.v's a side and a good chance the inside one is the offending item.

So any tips on changing them.

Joined: 18 Nov 2004 Location: New Zealand

Basically you can't take the cv out and just drive round. You'l lose all the diff oil.

You need a big hammer and an assortment of sockets. Pull it out to see what is wrong - I would have said it'd be th outer CV you have broken.

Maybe a silly question, but how do you know you have done a CV?

Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Location: NZ

if its just clicking you may get away with just replacing the boot and grease. bout the same amount of work but quite a bit cheaper.

Sam

Joined: 08 Feb 2006 Location: Rowville, Vic

I have done 2 inner cvs in the last 2 months on the left hand side

Joined: 18 Apr 2008 Location: rockhampton

Well I figure it must be a CV as the boot is torn and it now clicks in 4wd with it getting worse as you turn.

I can get a full shaft both CV's for $110 so I will replace the lot.