im getting really bad outer cv joint noises from both wheels. ive replaced both joints and its still making the same noise. the joints did knock off and on the shafts really easily so i wondered if it could be the retaining snap rings not holding the shafts in the joints on full lock

i rang mitsi dealer and they said the shafts dont have retaining snap rings on the outer ends. is this correct?

evo iv btw

 

please see attached image

 

before anyone says, i have already checked my transfer box for snapped bolts

 

bump . anyone? guess i'l have to take a shaft out and look

 

well theres a groove there but its not very deep and i currently have no snap ring in it. should there be one ????

 

No snap ring on the outer end, the joint at the wheel does not disassemble.

 

im working on the front shafts not the rears. pardon the diagram

 

anyone?

 

I knew you were asking about the fronts.

 

oh rite ok. when you say it does not dissasemble what do you mean because i obviously have as i replaced the cv joints with genuine mitsi joints

 

The boots are replaceable. The boot bands are released and the "C" ring and tripod are removed from the inner end. Then both boots are slid off of the inner end. New boots are the reverse of the process.

I don't know how the outer joint is assembled at the factory but I've not heard of it being replaced as a separate part in the field. If the joint is damaged it is cause for a new or rebuilt axle.

 

lots of people just replace the outer shaft. look here for instance.
http://www.camskill.co.uk/m8b0s2306p...olution_4_CN9A

even mentions the snap rring that mitsi say doesnt exist

 

Okay, I just now see you drive a Evo 4. I searched the site you referenced for a 8 or 9 outer CV joint and all I come up with is a complete axle. So, the outer joint on your car can be changed. Good luck with your project.

 

i rang a different mitsi dealer and they wont sell me a snap ring they said they only sell complete shafts haha.

im gunna weld the ****ing thing on soon!!!! theres no way im paying ££££ for 2 little snap rings