> Hey Folks, I have an issue with my 03 accord
> its has 120,000 miles and has run great since we bought it
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> My first thought it that its a CV joint issue. agree?
This is the first place to look, yes. Specifically, evaluate
the outer CV joint.
Failing outer joints click; failing inner joints clunk.
> here's the fun part, its been doing this for 2 years
> apparently.
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> outside, and
> both feel fully intact.
The grease coulda squeezed out the clamps and left the
bearings somewhat deprived, resulting in wear yada and so
the clicking. Just one theory, anyway. Michigan winters will
"wash off" the underside of cars to such an extent that I am
not sure I would trust the absence of grease.
> So, I am reluctant to fix something that is not broken
> 1/2 the year.
>
> any recommendations on actions I should take?
I have noticed that some folks here have reported ignoring
the clicking for quite some time. Google the archives for
immediate help. Others likely will post more at some point.
If it is the CV joint, it is said to be customary to replace
the entire half shaft. This is because the labor for
removing the old half shaft, and then the old CV joint, and
installing and grease-packing a new joint, exceeds the cost
of just replacing the entire half shaft. Remanned half
shafts have become widely available. OEM is recommended.
It's too easy to go amiss with shaft diameter, length, etc.
otherwise. Or so it's said.
Zephyr - 23 May 2008 21:21 GMT
> > Hey Folks, I have an issue with my 03 accord
> > its has 120,000 miles and has run great since we bought it
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I am considering trying to slide the outer boot back away from the
joint, repacking the joint, then re attaching the same undamaged
boot, anyone done this? I am worried about getting the boot back
into place once it is slid back.
Dave
Tegger - 24 May 2008 01:12 GMT
Zephyr <davedejonge@hotmail.com> wrote in news:2893983c-b455-4444-9de2-
5826ac6be35a@79g2000hsk.googlegroups.com:
> I am considering trying to slide the outer boot back away from the
> joint, repacking the joint, then re attaching the same undamaged
> boot, anyone done this? I am worried about getting the boot back
> into place once it is slid back.
A CV joint clicks because the balls are breaking up. It has nothing to do
with the grease.
You need to replace the joint, or the entire shaft. New grease will have
absolutely NO effect.
See here:
http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/worn_cv-joint/
THAT's why CV joints click.

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nick@nowhere.com - 25 May 2008 15:33 GMT
I guess the only thing I would comment on is for this part, is it
necessary to get OEM?
A new shaft for this car would run $411.52 and a remanufactured would
run $211.44, while a brand new Cardone new shaft is roughly $100 for
each side (with a lifetime warranty). When I had to replace them on my
95 Accord and 95 Integra I went with Cardone. They have been on the
car for 3 years now without any problems (knock on wood). The only
thing that I noticed is on the metal part of the shaft there is a
little rust vs. the painted surface on the OEM ones.
Our 99 Accord is coming up next for the replacement. Hopefully the
DeWalt that you have used will work like a charm at removing the
spindle nut.
Nick
>Zephyr <davedejonge@hotmail.com> wrote in news:2893983c-b455-4444-9de2-
>5826ac6be35a@79g2000hsk.googlegroups.com:
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>http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/misc/worn_cv-joint/
>THAT's why CV joints click.