Bad cv joint ?

[jonathan]

Hi my lada samara has been making a clicking noise for a little while now it is present especially when at a stop sign and i accelerate with the steering half way turned to the left. When im at a parking lot and i steer to the left full lock it doesnt make any noise, car has 25k miles and a cv joint was replaced once and both boots were replaced also but a long time ago. Do you think its the inner joint or outer joint ? Left outer joint is leaking grease from yesterday

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[Mike]

Sounds like a bad cv.
[b]Popping/clicking noise during turns
A clicking or popping noise is indicative of a worn or damaged outer CV joint. One way to confirm this is to drive the vehicle in reverse (in a circle). If the noise is more pronounced, this confirms the need to replace the joint. If you’re driving backwards with the wheel cranked full right and the noise is louder, suspect the right outer joint.
If driving backwards with the steering wheel cranked full left, suspect the left outer joint. NOTE: Clicking/popping can also be caused by worn or damaged rack & pinion steering inner tie rod ends[/b].
Taken from
http://www.autoserviceprofessional.com/article/91844/cv-joint-tech-a-primer-on-constant-velocity-drive-joints-and-diagnostic-tips

[jonathan]

Thanks im suspecting that its the left outer cv because thwts where i hear the sound and a bit of vibration.

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