CV Joints: Symptoms, Causes & Repair

Hello fellow enthusiasts,

While searching for the source of the clicking noises when accelerating with the wheels turned, I lubricated the outer joints of the drive shafts with new grease.
I observed entry points for the balls within the cage. These are located at the end/beginning of the long channel.

Can I swap the joints, or are they specifically designed for the left and right sides? (If I were to swap the joints from left to right, the balls would run in a different position when moving forward..., and I could live with the joints making a clicking sound when moving in reverse.)

Sure, here's the translation:

'Thank you in advance.'

René.

Hello, I once tried the trick of swapping the joints myself, but it involved...
This is an Audi 80 from 1992. However, this period of quiet operation was only short-lived (approximately 5000 km).
Practice makes perfect .

Hi,
It happened to me too!
Can this cage also be purchased separately as a replacement part?

Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

'MFG' is an abbreviation for 'mit freundlichen Grüßen,' which means 'best regards' or 'sincerely.' It is commonly used in German-language emails and letters.

Hi.

What you're trying to do is essentially a waste of effort. Just replace the bearings entirely. A partially repaired bearing will never last long.

Hello,

I would simply get replacement joints instead of the excessively expensive original parts.
They don't cost much. But if you're already putting in the effort, you might as well install new ones.

Best regards, Rodion.