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The other day I was fishtailing my Honda Foreman TRX400FW '95 in gravel when I noticed a load clicking noise coming from the front left side. I have looked around that area and have taken of the wheel and found it is not the wheel, but is coming from the axle - UV joint. ( at least thats what I think the part is, I'm not all that knowledgeable.)

It is 'my' quad, but I would prefer not to tell my grandfather something is wrong with it unless there actually is. So basically I am wondering if it is possible for a rock to be in there, and if so how to go about extracting it? It almost sounds as if its metal clanking though, and it is repeated clicking that gets worse when turning while giving it gas, although after getting up speed I can coast and turn while coasting with no unusual sounds.

Any and all help is greatly welcomed, and I apologize for my first post here being about help. I hope to get my ATV fixed and to join in on some other discussions!

P.S. Any pricing for a part it could be or any other suggestions of what it can be are welcomed.

P.S.S. If any more details are needed/wanted I would happily provide them!
 

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The symptoms you described are typical of a failing or failed CVJ. How many miles on it and is the protective boot intact or broken?? I think they can be repaired but it is a messy job. EBay is an option, but another used one may be set to go as well.
 

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CV joint is broken. Replace the entire CV shaft...it's not worth messing with the joint. Buy OEM new from BikeBandit or consider upgrading to Gorilla.
 

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bad cv-joint is your problem. if you can find out which end of your front drive shaft is making the noise..then you can decide which plan of action you want to take...if it's the outter cv-joint..toss it..buy another one...because the outter cv-joint is not repairable..the inside joint is though. if you think you can rebuild it and don't mind getting greasy as all get out..rebuild it. if not..i highly recomend getting a new one..or used one from ebay or a salvage yard.
 

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Well thanks guys..

A bit disappointed I have to spend some cash on a new part, but it is an old model and has many miles on it with minimal problems over the year. Man this thing took a beating before finally needing repair :)


What would the price range be so I do't get ripped off? Its the coming from the front left side. One more thing: What 'schematic' is it considered? Body, cooling system, engine & exhaust etc?

Thanks for your timely reply and I'll be sure to be back here when I'm out riding again!
 

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Welcome to the forums. I agree, it's a bad CV joint.

One more thing: What 'schematic' is it considered? Body, cooling system, engine & exhaust etc?
It will be listed under "knuckle".
 

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Welcome to the forums. I agree, it's a bad CV joint.

One more thing: What 'schematic' is it considered? Body, cooling system, engine & exhaust etc?
It will be listed under "knuckle".
Final Drive, then Knuckle. ;)

BikeBandit has them listed for $212. They've always had as good of price as anybody. You may find something cheaper on Ebay.
If you look on Bikebandit.com, it will be final drive and then knuckle, but on most online parts microfiche, it's just listed as "knuckle" and "final drive" and they are listed separate. "Final drive" just shows the diff and "knuckle" shows the knuckles and axles. I usually use ServiceHonda.com or RivaMotorsports.com.

http://www.servicehonda.com/look-up-parts/03

http://216.37.204.203//Honda_OEM/HondaATV.asp?Type=12&A=83
 

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mine listed in the service manual as front drive..but..it makes no difference..we all know where it's at on the bike !..lol.
 
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