CV Joint Clicks

[kerian159]

I have just replaced the CV Boots on my Camper. Took the axle out and cleaned then regreased the CV Joints put new boots on and reinstalled. I took the camper around the block today and when turning it makes a clicking noise. Did I not put enough grease in the joints or do they just need time to resettle? Before chaning the boots the joints themselves where fine no clicks or anything just needed new boots. Any help would be nice

*edit* It does not make the noise at low speeds only 25-up.

Jay
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[Randy in Maine]

Did you re-toque the bolts?

[kerian159]

Not yet this was the first time it had moved really since I had put them back in. I will go try that though
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[Randy in Maine]

When you re-assembled the joints did they all flex at the end of each of the shafts? They should.

[73kombi]

[kerian159]

Both ends flexed when I was putting the axle back in the car I know this because I had incorrectly rebuilt one CV and when I went to put it in the car I could not get it to flex and fit to my transmission. The axle nuts have not been touched since well I've never had them off. The camper had made a trip to Chattanooga, TN with no noises. The only differance is I've cleaned the CV Joints then the noise started. Would they make a noise if they do not have enough grease? Just trying to figure it out without pulling them apart again.

Jay
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[73kombi]

[kerian159]

heh, those axle bolts I thought you were refering to the main axle nuts on the outside of the wheel. Those axle bolts are torqued to 33 lbs or as close to it as my torque wrench let me.
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[RocketRod]

[USMCbug]

When you cleaned the CVs, how did they look afterwards? Sometimes freshly cleaned CV joints will be loose and sloppy. All the old dirt and grease that was in there closed the tolorances a bit. My bet is that they are probably worn and need replaced.
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[kerian159]

ok so to add more grease i'd have to take the axle back out and redo them? or is their an easier way?

Jay
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[420GOAT]

since the boots are fresh you may be able to slide them to make room without cracking them.
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[kerian159]

ok i'll see if I can get a grease gun and lube them up a bit more. I'll let ya know how it goes.

Jay
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[busdaddy]

Did you do each joint individually or mix all the parts together? Were the centers and outers reinstalled with the same ends facing in or out?
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[73kombi]

[420GOAT]

completes are nice but ogs are strong.
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[kerian159]

I disassembled them one at a time then rebuilt so the parts did not get mixed.
Jay
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[73kombi]

[kerian159]

Yes
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