Hi guys,

How long do your CV joints last? The original ones on mine failed at 120K. I had them replaced, and now at 180K, they failed again.

When (at what mileage) did you change yours?

Thanks

 

How much does it cost to get them replaced? and what are signs of that they need to be replaced?

 

my drivers sire front cv boot had to be replaced....not the whole joint though...that was at 110k miles....it would make a terrible noise when i would turn the steering wheel all the way to the left....

 

there is no telling how long CV boots/shafts will last.
It all depends on your driving enviroment.

Over time the rubber CV boot will begin crack and then it will begin to sling grease held within the CV boot, a tell tale sign of a split boot are grease spots on the plastic inner fender liner. If the boot becomes split most times the axle/CV shaft can be saved, the CV joint needs to be cleaned,regreased and rebooted, BUT if you neglect torn CV boots ,
Dirt and debris will get into the boot causing wear to the CV joint, a worn out CV joint makes a loud clicking/clacking noise when turning, If you hear that noise it is too late to save the axle , it needs to be replaced with a reman unit.

So the bottom line here is, don't neglect you CV boots , inspect them at every oil change !
if they are starting to split or have just begun to sling grease, replace the boot!

 

Yes, when replacing torn boots, make sure you buy the OEM Nissan boot! When I replaced both of mine at 110K, I made the mistake of buying a cheap aftermarket brand and they tore again after about 6 months! The OEM boot is made of a much thicker rubber.

 

last OCT got my passenger side replaced, i have no idea how many miles. 2 days ago i got my drivers side replaced at 89xxx miles. 40$ labor for each one

 

Thanks all for your replies.

So, it sounds like replacing the boot is the thing to do. I've never done it before.

1) How much does the OEM boot cost each?

2) Is this something that can be done at home? On a mechanical ability scale (1-10), I say I'm a 4.

3) How do I determine if the whole CV joint need to be replaced, or just the boot?

Thanks guys.

 

1) Costs around $25-30$ for the kit (inludes clamp, boot, and grease) from Nissan.
2) Can be done at home with the proper tools and mechanical knowledge and ability. (Haynes manual gives good instructions and pictures).
3) If you hear a "clicking" sound when turning wheel, more than likely the grease has dried out from a neglected torn boot, and the joint will have to be replaced. Ckeck boots on a regular basis for cracks and tears, especially as the car reaches high mileage.

 

2) Can be done at home with the proper tools and mechanical knowledge and ability. (Haynes manual gives good instructions and pictures).


Thanks MixxMax for your reply. How long did it take you to do each side?

 

At a nissan checkup they just told be I have to replace the left front cv boot .... they say the nissan kit is ~$50 and asking $150 for the labor. Are these prices expected? For those who have had a shop do the replacement... how much did it cost and what shop have you gone to? For those that did the replacement yourself, how much time did it involve?

Thanks in advance...

 

I just had one replaced for $70 (part+labor) at a shop in Brooklyn.