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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