1994 Other Nissan Models Drive shaft question

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GFIANDY
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1994 Other Nissan Models 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 105k miles

Hi, The N/S outer CV joint rubber cover on my nissan micra has split. There is still grease in the joint, I can feel no rotational slack at all. However there is slack along the shaft towards and away from the wheel / transmission. Is this normal or has the joint been damaged. Many thanks Andy.
Nov 15, 2008 at 12:01 PM
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DAVE H
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there shoud be minimal movement ..
Apr 30, 2009 at 7:18 PM
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