Grindng Noise - PLEASE HELP, Grinding noise from Left front corner Options

[yozef]

Hi Guys,
I have a strange noise coming from the left front corner. It happens when mostly when I turn to the right, but also when I go straight and go over a speed bump for example. The most interesting thing is that when I turn and release the clutch (putting the engine under load) the noise goes away. When I turn with the clutch engaged or no gear (no load) the sound is there again.

First I thought it was a CV, or bearing or the usual stuff so I jacked up the car. With the front wheels off and the ebrake on I put it in revense and release the clutch slightly to put it under load and there is the noise again. It sonds like its coming from the gearbox, or dirve shaft area.

I replaced a cv boot lately and had to take out the drive shaft. I had put it back in without replacing the spring washer that is on the drive shaft end in the gearbox. Could this be the cause of everything? Do you know if there should be some shaft play in and out of the gearbox? nothing major just a couple of millimeters.

PLEASE HELP GUYS. Thanks