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    Default CV joint

    1995 525i Automatic -

    About a week ago I when I was driving all of a suddon I noticed that when at low speeds the front driver side makes an almost grinding or twisting sound when turning the wheel and sometimes 'slipping' of the wheel for a moment... That is I turn the wheel but I can feel the tires not moving, or at least losing grip.

    I asked around and the only thing anyone could tell me was the CV joint is bad or the boot is cracked. But doesn't a clicking or banging sound usually come from a bad CV joint?

    I checked under my car and low and behold, there was oil dripping down the side of my transmission. This leads me to believe it is most likely the inner CV joint, correct? As the outer one is closer to the tire (and also doesn't appear to have any damage).

    I guess my question is, Since there is no clicking sound, does that mean the my CV joint can be saved, and I only need a new boot + more oil? Or would you reckon I'm not so lucky?

    And also, how much would it cost for labour of a new CV joint? The part itself is about $100 USD but I guess replacing it can take all day. How much should I expect to pay?

    Thanks in advance.
    Last edited by dogboy182; 11-06-2006 at 03:04 AM.

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