Should I replace a torn CV boot?
Should I replace a torn CV boot?
Replacing a CV Boot Many repair shops, though, will recommend replacing the entire axle if a boot is torn because there may be unseen damage to the CV joints, axle shafts and other parts that could result in other problems. Outer boots (the ones closest to a wheel) are more prone to tears than inner boots.
Are there any aftermarket CV joint boot kits?
Aftermarket’s Rear CV Joint Boot focuses on rear-wheel-drive VW vans from 1968-1992, and Vemo’s Inner CV Joint Boot Kit focuses on front-wheel-drive VW vans through 2003. Vaico CV boot kits provide good coverage for Mercedes models from 1986-on along with later BMWs, VWs, and Audis.
How often do I need to replace my CV boot?
Since outer CV boots need replacing far more often than inner ones, we’ll look at the process of replacing an outer CV boot. Once the wheel is removed and the axle shaft is freed from its anchor points, sliding the old one off and the new one on is relatively simple.
Do you have to replace the whole CV joint?
While larger punctures will result in dark-colored grease being visibly splattered all over, catching the problem sooner rather than later means you’ll be able to get away with replacing only the CV boot itself. A whole new CV joint is a considerably more expensive part to replace if the problem is ignored.
Where is the CV joint on a rear wheel drive car?
Many modern rear-wheel-drive cars with independent rear suspension setups also use CV joints at the ends of rear axle half-shafts, and even driveshafts in some cases. A closer look at how a CV boot surrounds and encases a typical CV joint.
How do you replace a CV boot?
How To Replace CV Boots: (Applies to most Nissans except the Quest) The simple gist of it: Put the front end of the car up on jack stands. Remove the left front wheel. Remove the retainer pin for the center hub nut. Remove the center hub nut (BIG breaker bar and 32 or 36 mm socket, car in park, 2nd person standing on the brake pedal).
What is a CV axle boot?
An axle boot is a component that is commonly found on constant velocity ( CV) axles. The primary purpose of these boots is to keep axle grease from escaping when a vehicle is in motion, though they can also stop various contaminants from entering the joints. If cracks or tears develop in an axle boot,…
What’s a CV boot?
The CV Boot is a ribbed, rubber flexible boot that keeps water and dirt out of the joint and the special grease inside the joint. Pictured here is a view of a front, outer CV boot that has torn open. The greasy mass inside is the actual joint itself.
