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  1. 24th December 2014, 09:29 AM #1
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    CV joint replacement?

    Morning (and Merry Christmas) all...

    Wonder if I could canvas your expertise around a steering issue which continues to bug me.

    A while back I noticed my 96 TDI's steering had a weird 'pulsing' thing going on as it returned to straight after a tight, low speed turn. Took it into our mechanic and they informed me that the track rod (I think) was pretty bent (not sure how that happened!) and fixed a heavy duty one for me.

    All seemed ok, but a few months later I noticed the same steering issue appearing - albeit to a lesser extent. Not all the time, but usually at low speed, and more often after turning right. The wheel comes back to centre 'unevenly'. Combined has been a clicking noise occasionally when at full lock to the right, which has been around for quite a while (but only at full lock).

    All of this leads me to believe it's the CV joint, and most likely the left one. However, the mechanic (Greg at AMG) had a peek the other week during its service, said it was a bit tight at points and loosened it up. He didn't indicate it needed replacing.

    However, it appears to be making the same noises and issues with the steering. Do I assume that the CV joint is the problem and go about just replacing, despite what the mechanic said? Or is there something else I might be overlooking? (I just rotated the wheels in case there was a chance that was the problem, but I don't think much has changed).

    And is this a job worth doing at home? Haven't done much serious mechanicking with the Defender so wondering whether this is a good place to start.

    And any recommendations to a good CV to replace it with (without going the $$$ of Ashcroft, etc)?

    Thanks all...
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  2. 24th December 2014, 02:29 PM #2
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    You won't get a better CV than an Ashcroft.....simply as that !


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  3. 24th December 2014, 04:15 PM #3
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    "Having a peek" at a CV joint would is a little more involved than would be undertaken at a service - you actually have to fully remove them to check for tight spots / deformation and take a die grinder to them to loosen them up.

    I think your mechanic might be referring to the swivel ball - but that should not bo tight they only wear to being looser. Or the steering box.

    The clicking sounds like your CV is worn the other symtoms may perhaps relate to the swivels needing some attention - i.e a rebuild.

    It's not too hard a job to rebuild the swivels and change CV's but it is involved and perhaps not the best job to start on if you have little experience - have a look on you tube there are some surprisingly good 'tutorial' videos on hub rebuilds on there.

    As for replacement CV's yes Ashcroft's are good but then again if you haven't broken one yet or don't run a front locker I doubt you need them - they cost a lot more than the OEM item and will wear faster too as they are made of softer material. I'd stick with OEM in your position.

    In short - rebuild you front hubs, replace your CVs - how much attention have they received since 1996 and how many K's on them?

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  4. 24th December 2014, 04:23 PM #4
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    easy enough to replace at home.
    you'll need to remove parts down to the stub axle.


    wheel off
    lift calliper off
    remove drive flange
    remove wheel hub and bearings
    remove stub axle
    replace cv
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  5. 26th December 2014, 02:23 PM #5
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    Have you checked the steering column universals, can't say I've heard of them clicking but they do bind and make the steering go stiff/loose/stiff as you turn the wheel.

    If it's the CVs then you are getting down to this point,


    but it would have to be easier in a garage than on the side of a creek in western NSW.


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  6. 26th December 2014, 04:58 PM #6
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    If you do the swivles then check out what others have written up on that in the technical section - you'll avoid some possible mistakes that way and gain from other's good experience (such as cutting a slot in the brake hose bracket at the top swivel bearing to simplify future servicing).
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