CV BOOT Broke :(
05-10-2006, 08:32 AM
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CV BOOT Broke :(
Look at my right rim and it was dirty for some reason...I looked at the Left front one and it was perfectly clean.
Looked underneath the car a little and saw that the CV Boot broke.
Maybe that's why my wheels were vibrating a little when driving :/
Getting it fixed today though.
WHAT else should I look while down there ????
TIA
Looked underneath the car a little and saw that the CV Boot broke.
Maybe that's why my wheels were vibrating a little when driving :/
Getting it fixed today though.
WHAT else should I look while down there ????
TIA
05-10-2006, 08:48 AM
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BTW: Make sure they replace...........because........
Make sure you have replaced the entire CV Joint along with a new air tight CV boot. If you only have replaced the actual boot then moisture will have already been sucked in and it will be a temporary fix until you have to replace the CV boot again with the CV Axle.
A CV axle is made up of 2 CV joints. The axle transmits torque from the engine and transmission to drive the vehicle's wheels.
A common cause of CV joint failure is cracks in the CV boot. When the boot is cracked, it allows dirt and grit to mix with the grease and wear down the parts of the joint. A clicking noise heard when turning is the most common symptom of CV joint problems. The CV boots should be replaced as soon as cracking is visible in their rubber folds.
Important Note: NEVER open a boot to inspect the CV joint. The boots are airtight and if opened, the CV joint will require servicing.
I had my CV boot and axle replaced (front, left) for under $300.
Hope this helps
A CV axle is made up of 2 CV joints. The axle transmits torque from the engine and transmission to drive the vehicle's wheels.
A common cause of CV joint failure is cracks in the CV boot. When the boot is cracked, it allows dirt and grit to mix with the grease and wear down the parts of the joint. A clicking noise heard when turning is the most common symptom of CV joint problems. The CV boots should be replaced as soon as cracking is visible in their rubber folds.
Important Note: NEVER open a boot to inspect the CV joint. The boots are airtight and if opened, the CV joint will require servicing.
I had my CV boot and axle replaced (front, left) for under $300.
Hope this helps
05-10-2006, 08:58 AM
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A bit extreme indeed!
On my Citroen I removed the boots, repacked with new grease, new boots, and they ran for another 70K miles. What damage is this air supposed to do? The grease prevents corrosion. As long as there are no grit particles in the grease and the joint isnt worn you'll be fine.
05-10-2006, 09:18 AM
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raxles.com is your friend....
For about the same amount of work, you replace the whole axle, getting you new joints on both ends, new boots on both ends, and fresh grease on both ends. A new axle for my 2.7T was $174 and you just send the core back to them in the same box with their prepaid label. I would never re-use a CV joint that's been exposed to the elements for any length of time. It just isn't worth the risk when you consider the messy hassle involved in repacking it and installing a new boot.
Cheers,
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