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    4. : What causes the noises of a constant velocity joint in an Alfa Romeo 166?

What causes the noises of a constant velocity joint in an Alfa Romeo 166?
Years 1998-2007

Answer

The noises in a constant velocity joint of an Alfa Romeo 166, symptoms of its wear, are mainly due to the rupture of the rubber boot, which consists in the leakage of grease and in a consequent operation of the joint without lubrication. Salt, dust and debris are other factors that accelerate the wear of the CV joint.
Posted on: 5 January 2022 by ScegliAuto

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