Various - cV issues

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Tue 23 Mar 2010 15:08
Various - cV issues - alam1

over the past few years, i have noticed that when i take my car for a service or Mot, one of the problems that mechanics frequently cite is something related to the cV. either the cV joint or the cV boot etc.

i have found this to be the case with the different cars i have had over the years.

i am therefore wondering whether this is because the cV joint / boot etc are common points of failures or whether this is an easy way for mechanics to make money off me?

how would i know if one of these parts needed repair or i was just being conned?

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Tue 23 Mar 2010 15:30
Various - cV issues - bathtub tom

to check a cV boot, you really need to jack the car up and turn the wheel whilst the steering's at full lock and inspect the boot for splits.You can probably see part of the cV boot while the car's on the ground if you turn the steering to full lock.

i check for cV joint wear by driving forwards and backwards with the steering on full left and right lock and listening for 'clicking' noises. i've a handy car park nearby that's ideal.

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