CV joints and axles

gharari, here is good info about the CV Boots from the PCA Tech site:


"The replacement would depend on what the definition of leaking is. Should the boot become completely compromised allowing the grease to be expelled from the CV then it should be replaced. The boot not only retains the grease in the CV but it also keeps out foreign material such as dirt and sand. The dirt and sand mixed in the grease can be as devastating as it being un-lubricated.
The boot can also leak from the ends by the clamps. Under a condition such as this would not require a full replacement. The reason being is that the CV has not been exposed to the outside elements or suffered substantial grease loss.


Scott Slauson - PCA WebSite - 11/17/2004"


gharari, are your boots just leaking? Or is the joint exposed??

gharari, here is another thing to consider:


"The outer joints are not to be removed. You can clean and grease them on the shaft. Should an outer CV joint go bad you will have to replace the entire axle.

Scott Slauson - PCA WebSite - 6/25/2004"

[gharari]

I need new inside boots (outsides look fine). The inside boots are broken and the joint is exposed. I need instructions for disconnecting the joint, cleaning it , replacing the boot, and repacking the grease. Additionally I need to know what needs to be removed in order to get to it, what tools are required, and how long it is expected to take. I also understand that one side is a lot harder to get to than the other, although at first glance, both look difficult.

So, if anyone has some instructions, please email them to me. Email address is in my original post. Thanks everyone!

gharari, maybe the $450 price from your mechanic is a good deal. Your time is worth a lot too. Maybe you can save a little by providing your own parts, through Suncoast for example, if your mechanic would allow this.

[gharari]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

gharari, maybe the $450 price from your mechanic is a good deal. Your time is worth a lot too. Maybe you can save a little by providing your own parts, through Suncoast for example, if your mechanic would allow this.

That's no fun!