bmxsteve

I just got new 17's for my car and last night i noticed oil all over my front wheel. I looked down there and found that the cv joint rubber cover is busted. How hard is this to replace? Easy do it yourself?? Im guessing i cant drive around on it too long. How much labor is involved in replacing the rubber piece? Thanks for the help. Im broke cause i just bought new rims and tires....geez, theres always something to go wrong..

JoesMAX

iTrader: (2)

if you plan on keeping the car a while you should replace the whole axle... also check out the boot on the other side because if one was bad the other is probably on its way out

bmxsteve

I think something probably hit this and busted the rubber cover...how hard is it to do myself? How much labor is involved?? Please help, thanks

metallic97gxe

iTrader: (3)

which boot is it the inner or outer?

you can get the boot w/new grease for about $12.00 from a NAPA auto store don't get the split boots.... I just had my boots replaced about two months ago...the labor should not be much I paid $10.00(local hookup) to get mine changed my mechanic inspected and cleaned the joint when he took it off it takes about an hour or so..it is not a real big deal as long as you check your boots periodically if you keep them changed and in good condition you will be one step ahead...

95maxrider

iTrader: (32)

mine was broken a while ago, so i had that and the axle replaced for $220 w/labor...but no more grease in my rim. and i drove around with it broken for a while and had no side effects...