CV boot/control arm question
#1
CV boot/control arm question
I went for an oil change on Friday and was told that my driver's side CV boot was split down the middle. They said that it looked so bad that I would'nt make it home. They also said that I would need a new control-arm. They advised me to fix it ASAP and quoted me a price of $350. The only thing I ever noticed was that when I turned, 95% of the time it would make some clicking noises. Otherwise, it seemed fine. My question is do I really need a new control-arm, or just a new CV boot? Thanks for any help you can give me.
#2
Re: CV boot/control arm question
Originally posted by gakary54
I went for an oil change on Friday and was told that my driver's side CV boot was split down the middle. They said that it looked so bad that I would'nt make it home. They also said that I would need a new control-arm. They advised me to fix it ASAP and quoted me a price of $350. The only thing I ever noticed was that when I turned, 95% of the time it would make some clicking noises. Otherwise, it seemed fine. My question is do I really need a new control-arm, or just a new CV boot? Thanks for any help you can give me.
I went for an oil change on Friday and was told that my driver's side CV boot was split down the middle. They said that it looked so bad that I would'nt make it home. They also said that I would need a new control-arm. They advised me to fix it ASAP and quoted me a price of $350. The only thing I ever noticed was that when I turned, 95% of the time it would make some clicking noises. Otherwise, it seemed fine. My question is do I really need a new control-arm, or just a new CV boot? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Adam
#3
Re: CV boot/control arm question
Originally posted by gakary54
I went for an oil change on Friday and was told that my driver's side CV boot was split down the middle. They said that it looked so bad that I would'nt make it home. They also said that I would need a new control-arm. They advised me to fix it ASAP and quoted me a price of $350. The only thing I ever noticed was that when I turned, 95% of the time it would make some clicking noises. Otherwise, it seemed fine. My question is do I really need a new control-arm, or just a new CV boot? Thanks for any help you can give me.
I went for an oil change on Friday and was told that my driver's side CV boot was split down the middle. They said that it looked so bad that I would'nt make it home. They also said that I would need a new control-arm. They advised me to fix it ASAP and quoted me a price of $350. The only thing I ever noticed was that when I turned, 95% of the time it would make some clicking noises. Otherwise, it seemed fine. My question is do I really need a new control-arm, or just a new CV boot? Thanks for any help you can give me.
if your cv boot has a crack then yeah replace the boots but get a secound and third opinion on the control arm.
#4
I agree. Anyone who tells you that you need a new control arm because your CV boot is split is trying to separate you from your wallet. Now, there could be something else wrong with the arm, so get a 2nd opinion, but if they say it's because of something with the CV boot/joint ... say no thanks and get the keys back.
Get a new (um, remanufactured) half-axle from the parts store and swap it out yourself. It's not too hard to do. Just make sure you get the exact correct one (auto/5speed are different, so is driver/pass side). If your boot's been split for any amount of time, you probably have water/dirt in the joint (that's why it clicks) so don't bother with one of those boot replacement kits. Just get an entire half-axle and swap out inner and outer in one shot. Don't believe the hype about "not making it home" with a clicking CV joint either. I've been driving mine all winter with it clicking away on hard left turns. Just waiting for some warmer weather before I can swap it out. You don't want to drive with one damaged forever (and I won't), but it's not a "do it now or you'll break down on the way home" thing either.
-kevin
Get a new (um, remanufactured) half-axle from the parts store and swap it out yourself. It's not too hard to do. Just make sure you get the exact correct one (auto/5speed are different, so is driver/pass side). If your boot's been split for any amount of time, you probably have water/dirt in the joint (that's why it clicks) so don't bother with one of those boot replacement kits. Just get an entire half-axle and swap out inner and outer in one shot. Don't believe the hype about "not making it home" with a clicking CV joint either. I've been driving mine all winter with it clicking away on hard left turns. Just waiting for some warmer weather before I can swap it out. You don't want to drive with one damaged forever (and I won't), but it's not a "do it now or you'll break down on the way home" thing either.
-kevin
#5
Need new control arm?!!! Who is he kidding?
Do you know what the control arm looks like? It's shaped like an A, thats why it's called an A-arm. It's a solid piece of metal. It doesnt break down. The only thing that can go wrong on that part of the car is the failed CV joint, or a failed tie rod joint, or a bent tie rod. Dont get ripped off.
#6
Originally posted by maxrules
I agree. Anyone who tells you that you need a new control arm because your CV boot is split is trying to separate you from your wallet. Now, there could be something else wrong with the arm, so get a 2nd opinion, but if they say it's because of something with the CV boot/joint ... say no thanks and get the keys back.
Get a new (um, remanufactured) half-axle from the parts store and swap it out yourself. It's not too hard to do. Just make sure you get the exact correct one (auto/5speed are different, so is driver/pass side). If your boot's been split for any amount of time, you probably have water/dirt in the joint (that's why it clicks) so don't bother with one of those boot replacement kits. Just get an entire half-axle and swap out inner and outer in one shot. Don't believe the hype about "not making it home" with a clicking CV joint either. I've been driving mine all winter with it clicking away on hard left turns. Just waiting for some warmer weather before I can swap it out. You don't want to drive with one damaged forever (and I won't), but it's not a "do it now or you'll break down on the way home" thing either.
-kevin
I agree. Anyone who tells you that you need a new control arm because your CV boot is split is trying to separate you from your wallet. Now, there could be something else wrong with the arm, so get a 2nd opinion, but if they say it's because of something with the CV boot/joint ... say no thanks and get the keys back.
Get a new (um, remanufactured) half-axle from the parts store and swap it out yourself. It's not too hard to do. Just make sure you get the exact correct one (auto/5speed are different, so is driver/pass side). If your boot's been split for any amount of time, you probably have water/dirt in the joint (that's why it clicks) so don't bother with one of those boot replacement kits. Just get an entire half-axle and swap out inner and outer in one shot. Don't believe the hype about "not making it home" with a clicking CV joint either. I've been driving mine all winter with it clicking away on hard left turns. Just waiting for some warmer weather before I can swap it out. You don't want to drive with one damaged forever (and I won't), but it's not a "do it now or you'll break down on the way home" thing either.
-kevin
#7
#8
Originally posted by gakary54
Thanks for all the help. I am going to have it checked out by a friend. Just so everyone knows, it was the SEARS Auto Center in Staten Island that told me I needed a new control-arm and that I would'nt make it home. Again, thanks to everyone who replied.
Thanks for all the help. I am going to have it checked out by a friend. Just so everyone knows, it was the SEARS Auto Center in Staten Island that told me I needed a new control-arm and that I would'nt make it home. Again, thanks to everyone who replied.
I have a 1995 Maxima SE and I got my (1)whole axle replace for 110 CASH with a 1 year warranty. Just thought I share that with you. If you live in the Houston, TX area, I can give you the place where they do it.
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