Axle boot leaking grease
#1
Axle boot leaking grease
so i took my wheel off and noticed black grease everywhere behind the wheel. I was convinced there was a tear in the boot. Any of you know the exact replacement for the boot? i looked online and i keep seeing cv boots..is that the same thing? i dont wanna wait until my whole axle goes bad so i want to replace this asap
#3
its not a really bad leak..would replacing the entire axle be worth it even if its a small leak or would just changing the boot be more convenient?
#4
Changing the boot alone isn't convenient at all. It probably takes more work to just change the boot and it's a hell of a lot messier.
#5
It is a lot more work to just change the boot since you have to pull the axle, separate the cv joint, clean the cv joint, repack it with grease, reassembe the joint and then reinstall. I changed two cv boots since the they were only $5 or so. But when the other two boots split I said F*** it and bought axles with a lifetime warranty.
#6
you can only replace the boot itself if it pretty much literally JUST tore open, otherwise the boot and grease get infected with debris
on most imports anyways you have to replace the axle and its easier
on most imports anyways you have to replace the axle and its easier
#10
#11
There is a lot of misinformation on this subjuct, mostly coming from people who have not done it (correctly) themselves.
#12
Have to disagree with you. I replaced the boot on my driverside almost three years ago. It was still quiet, and grease still in it. Still quiet today with no issues. Clean it out with brake cleaner and regrease when reassembling.
There is a lot of misinformation on this subjuct, mostly coming from people who have not done it (correctly) themselves.
There is a lot of misinformation on this subjuct, mostly coming from people who have not done it (correctly) themselves.
#13
Have to disagree with you. I replaced the boot on my driverside almost three years ago. It was still quiet, and grease still in it. Still quiet today with no issues. Clean it out with brake cleaner and regrease when reassembling.
There is a lot of misinformation on this subjuct, mostly coming from people who have not done it (correctly) themselves.
There is a lot of misinformation on this subjuct, mostly coming from people who have not done it (correctly) themselves.
#15
Seeing that you have experience doing it, I plan to do over my Driver side OEM axle because it is humming and the boot is dry rotting. I bought the kit from the dealer and wanted to know what tool did you get to tighten the bands once complete or did you use a zip tie?
Also have used this tool while working in shops.
http://reviews.matcotools.com/7535-e...ws/reviews.htm
Last edited by asand1; 04-07-2012 at 02:49 PM.
#16
I don't recall what bands I used this time. In the past I have used dull wire cutters too crimp the steel hands.
Also have used this tool while working in shops.
http://reviews.matcotools.com/7535-e...ws/reviews.htm
Also have used this tool while working in shops.
http://reviews.matcotools.com/7535-e...ws/reviews.htm
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