cv joint - Are split cv boots any good? - Motor Vehicle …
If you have a leaking cv boot there are these split cv boots you can use to replace them. you can basically wrap the cv boot around and glue it together without disassembling the wheel, axle etc then you just glue the sides of the boot together. This would seem very convenient however they don't seem to be popular with mechanics.
cv joint - What can happen if a damaged CV boot isn't repaired, …
2024年10月28日 · If the CV boot doesn't get a repair (ie, it leaks grease, admits dirt, water, increases corrosion rate) then the CV joint (the bit making the noise) will fail much faster So if the joint is not making a noise when the boot is leaky then it will start to do much earlier than if the boot were repaired. And a boot is much cheaper than the CV joint.
How Urgent is it to Replace Worn Out CV Boots
2016年1月8日 · From my experience of CV boots, you need to replace them immediately if you want to keep the CV joint it covers. It doesn't take long for dirt to destroy the joint once it gets inside the boot. If you leave it until the joint starts to deteriorate, then you risk failure of the joint at probably at dangerous time when the car is turning around a ...
lubrication - Should lost CV gaiter grease be replaced? - Motor …
Here is an example of a boot kit, this one is $15.99 and fits a Dodge Neon. This is the split boot type that I don't recommend. As R.. Suggested the whole CV joint for your car might be only $60 and that's certainly something to consider, it's only about 15 minutes less work to replace the whole shaft than just the boot.
How long does it take to wear out cv joint boot?
Really, the replacement interval on these (or any CV joint/axle) is when they break. As long as there is grease in the boot and the boot remains sealed, the CV joint/axle can last for several hundred thousand miles without issue. (NOTE: This also depends on how badly the 4WD gets abused in the vehicle. This will obviously shorten their lifespan.)
axle - How Much Grease to Put into the CV joint? - Motor Vehicle ...
2016年1月19日 · There should be no grease in the boot. The CV joint casing doesn't need packing fully with grease. Pack enough in to cover all the moving parts. If a sachet of grease is included in the kit, then there usually is enough for one joint.
cleaning - Best Way to Clean CV Joints of Old Grease - Motor …
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Are there different greases for inner and outer CV joints?
2016年1月12日 · True for some axles. Given the different bearing designs between the inner and out CV joint. The CV joints will include the required grease when purchased. The color depends more on the manufacturer than anything. There are aftermarket (read: Valvoline, Castrol, etc) greases that can be used in the inner and outer cv joint.
toyota - CV boot been leaking grease for 3-4 months, no clicking, …
2024年10月9日 · If a CV joint is broken, you feel it when applying power in a tight curve. If the car can travel perfectly in curves, with no excess vibration or clicking, it is likely the CV joint is salvageable. It should be regreased and re-booted now! …
Is there a treatment to prevent CV boots from cracking?
2017年1月28日 · CV boot rubber just like tyres breaks down over time due to the dirt, grime and constant flexing of the material so it's going to fail at some point no matter what you do with it. You could also try something like CV Savers which cover the boot to protect it although I've not tried these myself so can't guarantee success with these.