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the boot is actually a cover to keep out dirt you could go awhile but you really should replace it as soon as possible to keep the cv joint from being ruinrd by the dust and dirt
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What causes a knocking sound in the front of the car when turning to the left?
Check the drive axle for a broken and leaking boot or bad CV joint.
How do i know if the cv boot is bad on my 2004 Chrysler sebring convertible?
You look at it and if it is cracked and leaking grease it has failed.
How long should new front drive shafts last in a Mazda 323?
under normal conditions and as long as the cv-boot is not torn the life of the car
Your 1991 Toyota Camry cv joint is making a ticking noise when the gear is in drive only?
Check the "boot" for cracks and see if there is any loss of grease. The boot is the rubber housing around the CV Joint. If the boot is damaged, grease has escaped and the CV Joint is making noise, the CV joint must be replaced.
Replace cv joint on Ford Transit?
you can get the cv boot kit that you can glue the join on rather than taking the drive shaft off
Is there supposed to be power steering fluid in tie rod boot on a 1998 town and country?
CV joint boot - Yes it is supposed to be filled with grease Tie Rod boot -NO maybe leaking seal in steering rack
How do you troubleshoot a CV boot on a Volkswagen golf?
scrootch under the car and look at the boots, if torn or leaking grease you need fresh ones.
Do you need to lubricate the drive shaft of a 2007 Honda Aero?
The Honda Aero has front wheel drive, and therefore has no driveshaft to maintain. The constant velocity shafts (CV shafts) need to be checked periodically, but do not ordinarily need extra lubrication. There are two CV shafts -- one for each front wheel -- connecting the transmission to the drive wheels. Each CV shaft has two CV joints (total of four), one close to the wheel and one close to the tranny. These CV joints are enclosed by a flexible rubber boot, and these are the potentially expensive bits. They hold in lubrication for the CV joints and keep out dirt and grime. Check them periodically for cracks in the rubber. Sometimes they fall off altogether. If a CV boot is missing or cracked, get it replaced immediately. It is an inexpensive job and will prevent a big expense later on. If the boots are intact, don't try to put more lubrication into the boot -- that may cause damage to it. Failure to replace a boot is punishable by CV joint failure. Have you ever seen a car that clicks loudly when rounding a corner? That's the sound of money rapidly leaking out of that car. The funny thing about leaking money is that it usually takes a lot more to refill than actually leaked out. The $50 that leaked out from the neglected damaged CV boot will now take $400 to $600 to fill back up in the busted CV joint.
How do you replace a rear cv boot on a subaru wrx?
Lift the vehicle using a jack. Inspect the CV boot for problems. Mark the axle. Separate the CV from the shaft. Remove the CV boot clamps. Use a mallet to knock the CV joint off the shaft. Remove the boot from the CV axle shaft.
What function does the boot on the cv joints of a front wheel drive car do?
Keeps grease in, dirt and water out.
Is it not good to drive long distance with a busted cv joint on your passenger side of car?
Actually it is impossible to drive with a "busted" CV joint. The half shaft is comprised of a shaft and two CV joints at each end. There are 3 different kind of cv joints, but that's besides the point. The half shaft transfers power from the tranaxle to the wheels. If one goes, the car don't. You probably mean cv boot. The boot is what protects the cv joint from dirt and moisture etc. I have seen a cv joint fail anywhere from a month to a year and a half after seeing a torn boot. It is a gamble to drive like this. The centrifical force of the axle spinning flings the grease out of the joint. The joint goes dry, metal on metal action happens and it self destructs.
Is cv joint same as the front axle where the rubber boot is?
The CV joint is the part inside the boot.
