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Old Sep 6, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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Does knocking automatically mean Cv joint?

I have had knocking coming from my front end for a while now. I had the front right axle changed a couple of months ago with a rebuilt one.The knocking stopped for a while but it is now knocking again.
It used to only knock when I took left turns but now it is knocking even when I drive straight.
My question is, is the CV joint the only thing this could be? Could it be that steering joint that is further behing the axle,b/c the boot on that is loose?

My boots on both axles are not busted so I am kinda confused on this one.
Old Sep 6, 2004 | 11:34 PM
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well i replaced my cv joint for a noise that I thought was coming from the front end of the car.... turns out my brand new caliper in the rear is makin all kinds of noise... clunking/knocking like crazy... i think a brake shim is loose
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 01:07 AM
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Well, I'm about to replace both drive shafts becuase the outer boots are gone. I get a clunk, clunk, clunk every time I turn right or left. I worry that it could also be the rack and pinion, but I'll know as soon as my shafts are done. I'll keep ya posted.
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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So is this knocking probably the CV Joint? Anyone else know anything?
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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