Colin747 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) I noticed tonight that when driving at lower speeds (circa. < 30 mph) there seems to be a constant clicking noise coming from the rear. I've looked a videos of the normal rear axle clicking problem and it doesn't seem to be it - it seems to be a once off click when moving off? It seems to be constant spacing between each click regardless of the speed, maybe 2 per second, any ideas? Edited June 16, 2017 by Colin747 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Drive shaft CV/UJ has worn the noise is the bearing (a larger steel ball with a hole through it) sliding up and down it's bar, this is usually not a problem as up down motion does not affect the bearing, if the noise bugs you then the simple fix is to remove the CV boot and re-grease inside - all this actually does is stop the "ball" sliding quickly up and down and clicking. Hope that helps Note - seems people get this more after lowering - probably just because of the slight angle change - in case that is relevant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Thanks, so as long as I can live with the noise it won't cause any problems? (It's not lowered in my case) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Thanks, so as long as I can live with the noise it won't cause any problems? (It's not lowered in my case) Basically yes, if it is the bearing that is clicking (and not a stone or something hitting the dust shield) then the click is not problem, like anything they wear and that is the very early stages but they will last for many miles after the clicking starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin747 Posted June 18, 2017 Author Share Posted June 18, 2017 Thanks, so as long as I can live with the noise it won't cause any problems? (It's not lowered in my case) Basically yes, if it is the bearing that is clicking (and not a stone or something hitting the dust shield) then the click is not problem, like anything they wear and that is the very early stages but they will last for many miles after the clicking starts That's great thanks, now for the "how long is a piece of string" question....How many miles would many miles be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard005 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Hey, just a suggestion, check that your boot gas struts brackets are the right way up. I had a metallic click noise which was caused by the boot piston hitting the metal of the boot. Super easy fix, turn the bracket over the right way. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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