please advise Audi A4 CV joint or new axle unit

[philfy23]

Please advise. Car failed MOT due to split CV Boot. CV boot replaced car passed MOT. Loud clunking on breaking, accelerating, steering. Looked up on internet and am sure it due to CV joint becoming dirty/worn prior to MOT. - The clunking had been ignored by the wife for about a month!!

Now - can get CV joint replacement on e bay for about 26 quid inc.postage. Should i risk changing just the outer joint or should i change the whole axle assembly with inner and outer joints?

The inner boot had not split and was not a part of the MOT failure.

Cheers for any help

Phil

[blaineuk]

you only need to change the worn cv joint.

[MJK 24]

Sounds like the bolts retaining the driveshaft at the gearbox end could need tightening. Try this first - it's free!