To my suprise there were a few drips of grease on my wheel this afternoon. I noticed my wheelwell was spotted with it too; I cleaned the wheel off and it came back after my drive home. There was no unusual noise and the car drove normally. This is a thick black liquid so I'm betting it's grease from my CV. Is my assumption correct from what you're heard? Also should I get the Merchant's Tire & Auto axle for $190 installed or is it worth forking out the extra money for a Raxles axle + labor?
Thanks,
-Cyrus

 

Yes, it sounds like you have a ripped/torn CV axle boot.

I personally just get my remanufactured CV axles from PepBoys and Advanced Auto. The total cost is like $70.00 after you get the core charge back.

And, I think that you can personally take on this job yourself, granted that you have basic knowledge of your car. The only special tools you will need is a large 36mm socket, which is like $4.00 from your local auto store or hardware store.

 

Also, from advance, they warranty them for the life of the car, or at least they did mine, and my friends. Check on that, it was only like 70-80bucks...


Eric