How to tell which CV joint has gone bad?

[rfkellner at snet.net (Rick Kellner)]

Larry, thanks.  I will give it a try this weekend.  Rick.

-----Original Message-----
From: LEF [mailto:rocco16@sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:54 PM
To: Rick Kellner; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: How to tell which CV joint has gone bad?

Jack the front end up. Rotate the wheels by hand.  You'll know by the
feel.

Larry
sandiego16v




>I know one of the CV joints in my 91 DD Jetta is on its' way out.  It
> will do the classic thumping noise under acceleration.  I plan on
> replacing the whole axle with a rebuild however; I only want to
replace
> the one that has failed.  Is there a way to determine which one has
> failed?  Accelerating right or left?  
> Finally one of the local chain parts stores has the rebuilds for $69
> with a core.  Sure beats putting on a new CV, boots, etc for less
money.
> Rick.
> 
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