WebMay 26, 2015 · $10 and you guys suggestions I may have it fixed. I left the axle on the car. Removed large end band that appeared to be leaking. Pulled boot back. Not a lot of grease in the joint. Grease was clean and no indication of water or contamination. Boot look good inside and out. I added new grease from CV grease bag thing. Install new CV band. WebMay 9, 2008 · How quickly does a leaking boot need to be fixed? If the split is large enough to let a moderate or more amount of grease to escape, and water/dirt to enter, the CV joint will begin to wear rapidly.
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WebMar 2, 2016 · Mine was leaking on the passenger inner boot - no rip in the boot itself, but squirting grease under the band - stunk to high heaven when it slowly slung on the exhaust. The boot looks dry rotted with lots of cracks but no tears. Decided to bite the bullet today and replace the entire outer axle complete with 2 joints / boots. WebFeb 7, 2013 · Mine right front inner CV boot start leaking just after install 2" lift kit that change axle angle. Grease is very thin dark grey almost black color, is coming out from under metal clamp area and is everywhere around. The boot is OK not cracked, I think needs new tight clamp. Now right rear strut is leaking too :act064: barber milwaukee
Are there different greases for inner and outer CV joints?
WebMar 21, 2024 · CVs go bad when they get dirt in there. They get dirt when the boot tears and it starts flinging grease. If you just tore it and stop driving it? Sure. You can get away with replacing just the boot. If you’ve been flinging grease for awhile and it’s clicking? Rebuild time. rmorse, Mar 21, 2024 #4 whatstcp and DLillest [OP] like this. WebJul 18, 2024 · There is a leak in the CV Boots of my new to me 2007 Toyota Sequoia with 214,000 miles on it. It was mainly driven on the highway in Texas, if that makes any … WebSep 8, 2024 · It's not an explosion of grease, so I'm sure there is still some grease in the boots, but they definitely need to be replaced / repacked. Did some research. Apparently … supreme trading mm2