Cv Axle Boot Repair. This guide is an inexpensive way to repair the boots only, but if the boots have been torn for a while then the axle bearings may be worn out and the entire axle may need to be replaced. The example vehicle is a 1999 toyota avalon.
Any signs of leaking grease should be taken care of as soon as possible. The vibrations may be a result of moisture or debris getting into the cv joint and causing damage. The cv boot is filled with grease to lubricate the cv joint and prevent corrosion inside the 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.
The cv boot is a very important part of the cv axle. When a cv boot is torn, cracked or fails because of age, it can be difficult to establish how long it has been compromised and the extent of damage done to the cv joint. The example below illustrates the cost difference between replacing a cv boot versus a cv axle. The cv boot is filled with grease to lubricate the cv joint and prevent corrosion inside the boot.