what sort of sound does a CV joint make when it is going out? when does this sound occur? how can you tell if it is a CV joint, ball bearing, or axle?

 

when the cv joint is going bad it'll make a clicking noise.... and there will probably be grease all over the place....

 

if there is no grease then what other problems would fit the symptoms

 

if there is no grease then what other problems would fit the symptoms? could the joint be going out and the boot be holding the grease in? could an axle going bad cause the clicking?

 

what's wrong with your car.... ?

 

sounds kinda like a clutch based LSD.

 

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yes, axles can go bad and the boot can look brand new. most of the time a bad cv is identified by a clicking noise when turning. (not just turning wheel).
test: car stopped, turn wheel all the way over and accellerate slowly then a little faster. did it click? on which side? repeat in other direction and note same items.

 

its a clicking/ticking noise that usually can be heard when turning the wheel