Okay guys,

I got in a little over my head with the alternator job on my 2004 Mazda 6 3.0 V6.  I had to disconnect the following:

Passenger Side CV Axle

Upper Ball Joint

Outer Tie Rod End

Wishbone Pin Bolt

Sway Bar Linkage

Serpentine Belt

Like an idiot I accidentally separated the CV joint.  I packed it with the proper grease, put the 3 bearings back and sealed up up with a stainless steel zip tie.

Now there's a noise that happens when driving down the road(especially if bumpy) or if I turn left slightly.  It does not sound like a typical CV joint issue.  It sounds like someone is taking a small hammer and tapping on the subframe.

I must have messed up the CV axle?  Is there any other possibility?

What do you all think?

Thank you!!!!