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Ticking noise from wheel

Tiny
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  • 2008 SUZUKI SWIFT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 45,000 MILES
I'm getting a constant ticking noise coming from the front driver side wheel, the sound speeds up when I go faster, slows down when I go slower, and is at it's worst when I turn the wheel, is this a CV Joint?
Saturday, July 16th, 2011 AT 12:38 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, it sounds like a failed outer cv joint. The boot is most likely ripped open and the grease is gone. It is a noise that requires immediate attention before the axle breaks and leaves you stranded.

Roy
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Saturday, July 16th, 2011 AT 3:15 AM
Tiny
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I had a look at the boots, and they don't appear to be damaged. I took some pictures, as my knowledge is limited to what I can find on the net. I'm hoping your trained eye might be able to spot something. Below is the link to the photo's I took (only of the driver side)

IF you can't get there, i've attached two images below.
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Saturday, July 16th, 2011 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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The boot looks good. It still could be the outer joint being bad. The grease could have solidified and caused the failure.

Roy
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Saturday, July 16th, 2011 AT 4:20 PM

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