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Originally Posted by berg07
When the noise appears it doesn't matter which way the wheels are turned, it is still there. I guess that indicates that the outer CV joints are not to be suspected. But could the noise be caused by the inner CV joint(s)?
Sorry about my confused mind, but when you suspect the driveshaft, do you mean the axle itself or the inner CV joints (the ones closer to the transmission, the joint to the right in the picture below)? Is it even possible to change the inner CV joints only or does the whole shaft (including inner joints) have to be replaced?
The left driveshaft:
My inner CV joint on the left side looks a bit "wet":
Click for video of play in inner joint left side
Here's the inner CV joint on the right side:
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The illustration of the driveshaft you have posted is the nearside shaft for a Renault box. Your shafts look like you have a Volvo gearbox in your car and will be different to the illustration.
Both the inner and outer CV joints can be replaced on the shaft.