cv axle question

[brianh1290]

okay so, i know my CV axle boot is torn because its squeeking hella bad when i turn and so awhile back i got it greased and they said i need a new boot that the CV axle boot is torn, but my dad has told me i cant just replace the boot that i need a whole new CV axle. but my buddy says i can just replace the boot?

any idea if i can just replace the boot and where i can get it if so?

[visualpoet]

You should be able to get a replacement boot at any chain parts store, or online. (It's usually just a split boot with a tongue and groove seam and a couple of hose clamps. They come with some sealant for the seam and are pretty easy to use. I've never heard a cv shaft squeal though. The usually click and eventually clunk.

[brianh1290]

its definetely the boot though, because once he greased it, the squeeking went away. so can you help me find one online? i cant find one.

[bobbycos]

its definetely the boot though, because once he greased it, the squeeking went away. so can you help me find one online? i cant find one.

go to Autozone or Pep Boys and ask if they have the "dorman" brand replacement split axle boot for your car

Dorman # 614-632 $14.99

[EXR-ALB]

When you say "once he greased it, the squeek went away" are you sure the axle itself isn't wore out and makin noise? Sounds strange to me. I have a lower BJ boot thats torn. The BJ isn't loose by any means but because its exposed to the elements it makes squeeling sounds when I turn then all I do is give it a shot of lube and it's fine for a few weeks. BTW I have a new lower BJ but havent the time to replace it. I know, I know.

[C91BLX7]

Usually the rule of thumb is if it made noise replace it.

Noise=no lube=metal to metal=wear=replace

[EXR-ALB]

Like I said. I know, I know. I'm with ya.

[whitejdmcb7]

just replace the whole thing its soo much easier than the boot the new axel should be like 60 bux after core

[jdm_inspired]

I just replaced my inner boot from the passenger axle. It's a tad messy but worth the savings of getting a whole axle.

[shenrie]

just replace the whole thing its soo much easier than the boot the new axel should be like 60 bux after core

Yep, if you drove it to the point of where it was making noise with a torn boot, that means you ran it completly dry of any kind of lube. If it were me, Id replace the whole axle.

[4GAccordH22]

I just replaced both axles on my wife's Del Sol because the boots were torn and they were "clacking". Cost $135 for both axles and a day's work (half of that time was spent driving all over town finding tools).

[cb7greenie]

i gotta question..my driver side cv boot is torn and real messy (gettin ready to replace) and my passenger side wheel bearing needs replacing on my cb..can this effect my torgue appliance at all?

[bobbycos]

i gotta question..my driver side cv boot is torn and real messy (gettin ready to replace) and my passenger side wheel bearing needs replacing on my cb..can this effect my torgue appliance at all?

it can affect it

hmmmm, you might want to

replace both axles,both wheel bearings AND lower ball joints at the same time

and only need 1 wheel alignment

[plee3]

I would change the axle that is bad. Its better than the boot replacement.

[r.paz]

we got the same problem let me know what u gonna do..