Chrysler: Axel Boot strap....

If you hear a clunking noise, either the new axle/cv is shot, or it's
bottoming out 'cause you didn't properly center the engine. Loose boots
don't make noise, they just allow all the grease to leak out - quickly -
trashing the joint.
Rick
"Hank" <net> wrote in message
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please check the anti-roll bar links. They usuallymake one loud chuck
turning only on one direction depending on the broken side. In
addtion, if you take the halfshaft out just by removing the balljoint, i
think you donot need to allign the wheel again.
good luck.

I think bad cv joints will make continuous chuck chuck noise expesially
when you are turning and accelerating.

On Sun, 21 Sep 2003, it was written:
 

The metal strap is specific to CV joint boots. There are a couple of
different designs, but you can buy the straps at your local parts store
along with an inexpensive tool to cinch them up. It really isn't too bad,
though I would take the axle off first.

"Hank" <net> wrote in message
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That nylon tie strap will be just fine as long as you cut the end off
and you tightened it up. The "CLUNKING" is NOT from the boot. Check
sway bar links and other front suspension parts. Good Luck


"David J. Allen" <rr.com> wrote in message news:<BVrbb.3808$socal.rr.com>... 

I will check that out.
Thanks Hank from PA


On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 12:35:34 -0500, ulas cosar coskun
<uiuc.edu> wrote:
 

"David J. Allen" wrote: 

David - Why would you take the axle off to replace the boot band?
Should be plenty of visibility and access with wheel removed.

Bill Putney
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