cv boot replacement inquiry
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On inspecting the condition of the CV joint boots on the right side (92 Accord DX), I see the rubber has some cracking but it's not all the way through (yet) anywhere. The left side half shaft was changed out about a year ago so boots are still fine on that side. So I was wondering about the idea of changing just the boots on the right side, before they crack all the way through and the grease inside gets contaminated. Some say just replace the whole half shaft but I wonder why do that (spend that much more for a new halfshaft) if it's just the boots that needs changing at this point. Any comments appreciated.
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I tried a boot only replacement on a different car;
replacement boot seal lasted maybe 10,000. I felt it was a waste, took time out of my life to do and won't try it again. It's not yet broken: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. |
If you have a new CV shaft installed then I would advise that you do the Boot replacement..
Wheelbrokerang :) |
Is that cracking through the caked-on dirt? Or cracking partway through the rubber? If the rubber is cracking, I'd get those replaced before they split open. Kinda unpredictable how long they will last.
I've done boot replacements on several of my cars with good results. That's along with cleaning & re-packing the CV joints. But for Hondas in particular, it seems that replacement axles are much cheaper than those for VW or Saab, so replacing the axle is a real popular way to deal with it. |
Originally Posted by JimBlake
(Post 329679)
Is that cracking through the caked-on dirt? Or cracking partway through the rubber? If the rubber is cracking, I'd get those replaced before they split open. Kinda unpredictable how long they will last. I've done boot replacements on several of my cars with good results. That's along with cleaning & re-packing the CV joints. But for Hondas in particular, it seems that replacement axles are much cheaper than those for VW or Saab, so replacing the axle is a real popular way to deal with it.
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Originally Posted by WheelBrokerAng
(Post 329664)
If you have a new CV shaft installed then I would advise that you do the Boot replacement..
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Originally Posted by UhOh
(Post 329662)
I tried a boot only replacement on a different car; replacement boot seal lasted maybe 10,000. I felt it was a waste, took time out of my life to do and won't try it again. It's not yet broken: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I felt it was a waste, took time out of my life to do and won't try it again I've done boot replacements on several of my cars with good results |
Pick up a new/reman shaft from the local parts store - I know there is one not too far from you......and call it a day.
You could just keep going until it totally goes but if your luck is like mine - that would happen in the dead of winter and your winters are something else. |
Pick up a new/reman shaft from the local parts store - I know there is one not too far from you......and call it a day. You could just keep going until it totally goes but if your luck is like mine - that would happen in the dead of winter |
Originally Posted by sgull
(Post 329627)
On inspecting the condition of the CV joint boots on the right side (92 Accord DX), I see the rubber has some cracking but it's not all the way through (yet) anywhere. The left side half shaft was changed out about a year ago so boots are still fine on that side. So I was wondering about the idea of changing just the boots on the right side, before they crack all the way through and the grease inside gets contaminated. Some say just replace the whole half shaft but I wonder why do that (spend that much more for a new halfshaft) if it's just the boots that needs changing at this point. Any comments appreciated.
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