tegwin
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| posted on 19/2/17 at 10:42 AM |
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Play in driveshafts ? How much is ok
Just dropping the driveshafts off my 2001 polo to change the clutch and notice rotational play in both inner cvs. Is this normal? How much play is
ok?
I'd not noticed any unusual noises when driving but seems daft to put faulty parts back on....
Assuming this isn't right what's the best option? Can cvs be replaced or would a new shaft make more sense ?
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bonzoronnie
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| posted on 19/2/17 at 11:47 AM |
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I guess a small amount of play is acceptable.
Personally if there is any doubt, I would change them while you have them out.
I would be gutted If in a few months time I had to change the cv joints. 
Assuming you mean the outer cv joints, yes they are replaceable.
Check out ebay item no: 170667167204
I had a set from this seller for a Golf GTI, no issues with them during the last 3 years since they were fitted ( Friends Car )
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tegwin
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| posted on 19/2/17 at 01:50 PM |
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Thanks, hard to decide really. It's been an expensive weekend as it is with new clutch, brakes all round, service and some gear linkages 
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tegwin
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| posted on 19/2/17 at 02:42 PM |
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On closer inspection both inner joints have the same amount of play. It appears that where the inner cv sits on the splined shaft there is play at
that point. Could be damaged spline on the cv or worse on the shaft itself. Is it normal to had a little bit of play between the splines?
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 19/2/17 at 03:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
On closer inspection both inner joints have the same amount of play. It appears that where the inner cv sits on the splined shaft there is play at
that point. Could be damaged spline on the cv or worse on the shaft itself. Is it normal to had a little bit of play between the splines?
I would leave well alone, unless you know how much is acceptable.. If it's the same on both sides it's probably "normal"..
Dan
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tegwin
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| posted on 19/2/17 at 03:25 PM |
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That's rather my thought, il change the offending boot and leave them alone and see what happens...
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