CV joint in unknown axle?

Don't know what my front axle is of, I think its of a 300 tdi, anyhow, my cv is goosed, its making a crunching noise on cornering. So, options? Are there different types of CV joint? Splines I know about, I can count the splines on the drive flange without stripping down the swivel housing , right?.

nobber said:

Don't know what my front axle is of, I think its of a 300 tdi, anyhow, my cv is goosed, its making a crunching noise on cornering. So, options? Are there different types of CV joint? Splines I know about, I can count the splines on the drive flange without stripping down the swivel housing , right?.

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theres 3 types, thin flange is stc3051 the other 2 depends on whether 21 or 33 spline into cv

Looks like I got the thick one, so the splines on the drive flange are no indication of the splines into the CV? So before I can order the part I need to strip it down? I also have EP90 leaking out there so its looking like new seals as well.

Blimey,

It is only crunching.........and a little leak.....LOL.......Don't overthink things....,

Cheers

nobber said:

Looks like I got the thick one, so the splines on the drive flange are no indication of the splines into the CV? So before I can order the part I need to strip it down? I also have EP90 leaking out there so its looking like new seals as well.View attachment 133529

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Wheel could use a rub down and paint job as well. Lotta surface rust on there, and turning to pitting in a few areas.

neilly said:

Blimey,

It is only crunching.........and a little leak.....LOL.......Don't overthink things....,

Cheers

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. It's been like that for the best part of a year now, I reckon its gonna need fixing soon.

Turboman said:

Wheel could use a rub down and paint job as well. Lotta surface rust on there, and turning to pitting in a few areas.

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But that means I would have to do the other ones as well..

nobber said:

But that means I would have to do the other ones as well..

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Or you could do them piecemeal, starting with the one that will be off while you do the CV job, and using the spare to rotate the others.

It isn't actually a bad job, takes about an hour to rub down, about same each for a primer coat and maybe a bit less for topcoat.

I would post some pics if photobucket were still playing ball!

I can get them sand blasted at work, if I can pick up a cheap set of wheels and tyres off eBay I would go down that road and put new tyres on there as well, fronts are worn, rears are like new, not bad seeing as they are 9 years old.

nobber said:

I can get them sand blasted at work, if I can pick up a cheap set of wheels and tyres off eBay I would go down that road and put new tyres on there as well, fronts are worn, rears are like new, not bad seeing as they are 9 years old.

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Sand blasting is even better than rub down! And much less effort. It does make a better job of it, and improved appearance of yer motor improves the positive mindset of the tester when you take it in for MOT.