I would say that if the CV boot was torn, you may not have any lube in that CV
joint. That may be causing your problem, at least in part.
Rick
"Tom (Silver89)" wrote:
> When I had the 4x4 serviced, a fwe of the things I had replaced were the
> ball joints, upper and lower on both sides, the CV boot on the drivers side
> (it was torn opwn and exposed - not sure for how long - I bought it that
> way) and I had the idler arm replaced.
>
> Heres the problem... Whenever I stop on the gas.. or step on teh brake... I
> can feel in the steering wheel and the brake pedel... very pronounced
> popping/clunking. I had never driven the truck prior to the front end being
> serviced. So I have nothing to compare it to. Now obviously that could be
> caused by ball joints etc... but is there anything else that could be
> causing it? anything I should have the mechanic check? The ball joints are
> under warrenty and I should be able to have them replaced/serviced if they
> are bad or were improperly installed.
> -----------------------------------
>
> "That one has a strange blue neon thing... I'm guessing theres cocane up
> there" - Eddie Vedder
>
> Tom (Silver98)
> http://members.aol.com/silvereightynine/
>
> 1989 Reg Cab, V6, Auto, 8 footer, 4x2
> 1989 Reg Cab, V6, Auto, 8 footer, 4x4 w plow
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