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DIY CV Joint Replacement?

Mr Benevolent · 2013-04-10 14:08:49

My partner's 02 Corsa is making a noticeable clicking noise on full lock and it's fairly obvious that the CV joints will fail at some point. A couple of things: - Is it a relatively easy DIY job? I have the usual tools, jack & stands, but the most I've done so far is a replacement thermostat & oil change. - How do I find…

10-04-2013 2:08pm

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Mr Benevolent

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My partner's 02 Corsa is making a noticeable clicking noise on full lock and it's fairly obvious that the CV joints will fail at some point. A couple of things:

- Is it a relatively easy DIY job? I have the usual tools, jack & stands, but the most I've done so far is a replacement thermostat & oil change.
- How do I find out which side is failing, or should I do both sides together?
- Where's the best place to go for parts?

Thanks all.

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#2 10-04-2013 2:29pm

nct tester

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is it clicking when you lock to the left or lock to the right?? is there a cv boot torn??

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#3 10-04-2013 2:50pm

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Pretty good overview here
http://www.corsa-c.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?352046-Tut-Cv-boot-replacement
Not the easiest DIY but manageable, particularly if you have a mate to help.

But first have a look underneath and check for torn boot as said above.

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#4 07-05-2013 12:36pm

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Forgot about this thread. The clicking is from a droplink on the way out, the boots are perfect, surprisingly.

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