1998 Other Suzuki Models front drive train axles noises

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1998 SUZUKI
4 CYL
4WD
MANUAL
55,000 MILES

I have 1998 Suzuki sidekick with 55K mile, 4x4, with front manual hubs. When I put it into a 4-wheel drive, the front transmission/drive axle makes clicking noise like CV joints. I thought it was a hub problem. I locked the hubs individually without engaging 4-wheel drive, they do not make the noise when I drive around. The noise occurs only when the 4-wheel drive is engaged (with/without hub engaged). I check the rubber boots around the front axle but I didn’t notice any cuts/breaks. Could this noise be due to inner/outer CD joints problem?

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MERLIN2021

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Outer CV joints will click when bad when you make turns, but the boots are usually torn when this happens. If it only happens when in four wheel drive, I suspect a problem in the hubs.

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 2:02 PM