CV axle still clicking after replacement

[Sarki]

Exactly what Brillo said.
Generally speaking…….
Movement in wheel @ the 9-3 position points at worn steering components.
Movement at the 12-6 position points to wheel bearing wear.

 

[stevew092984]

Here’s a link to a video of the noise I’m getting.
Clicking noise from front of vehicle - YouTube

 

[JohnMc]

Does it click only in corners, or when going straight as well?

It sounds like a pretty lightweight noise, but sound recording is often iffy on a phone.

 

[Bad Luck]

Exactly what Brillo said.
Generally speaking…….
Movement in wheel @ the 9-3 position points at worn steering components.
Movement at the 12-6 position points to wheel bearing wear.

Good advice, but always verify that the play isn't just the steering wheel turning as well. I went down a rabbit hole because of that one time... :spy:

 

[jlaho]

You had mentioned that you noticed a damaged inner seal on the knuckle? That would point me in the direction of the wheel bearing. Logic being a compromised seal would allow oil out and contaminants in. Or possibly the bearing failed first, and the unsupported/misaligned axle damaged the seal.

Difficult to say without seeing it. I would personally remove the cv axle from the hub and rotate the hub by hand feeling for any play, grinding, tight spots as others have mentioned.

If the bearing is good and the cv axle is good (they can be disassembled to inspect if need be), my next suspect would be the differential.

 

[nutsaboutsoccer]

You can have just one ball in the bearing gone bad an get a clicking sound. I've found that to be true on any front wheel bearing 2wd or 4wd.