scrootch under the car and look at the boots, if torn or leaking grease you need fresh ones.
To replace a worn CV joint boot on a 1995 Golf VR6, first lift the vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Remove the wheel and the axle nut, then detach the axle from the hub. Once the axle is out, remove the old boot clamps, slide off the worn boot, and clean the joint. Then, apply new grease, install the new boot, secure it with clamps, and reassemble the axle and wheel.
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.
The CV joint is the part inside the boot.
To replace the CV boot on an Acura Integra, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the wheel. Disconnect the axle from the hub and slide it out of the transmission, then remove the old CV boot clamps and the boot itself. Clean the CV joint, apply new grease, and slide on the new boot. Finally, secure the new boot with clamps, reassemble the axle, and reinstall the wheel.
A CV boot is found on the axle of a vehicle. To replace the outer boot remove the axle bolt and pull the boot off. The inner boot requires removal of the whole axle.
A cracked boot itself won't cause a CV joint to make noise. However, a cracked boot WILL cause the grease to be slung out and allow dirt to enter the CV joint. And a contaminated CV joint that is starved for lubricant WILL eventually start to make noise.
To replace the CV boot on a Vito van, start by lifting the vehicle and removing the wheel for access. Detach the axle from the wheel hub, then slide off the old CV boot clamp and boot. Clean the joint, apply fresh grease, and position the new CV boot onto the axle. Finally, secure the boot with new clamps, reattach the axle to the hub, and reinstall the wheel.
They make replacements that are split in half, but they aren't generally recommended. What's best (unfortunately) is to remove the shaft and replace it with a stock cv boot. If the cv boot has been open to the elements for a while, damage in the cv joint might have occured.
Keeps dirt out of it
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.
The rubber boot that covers the CV joint is what tears. When the boot tears grease is expelled and water and dirt gets in.
Yes, a torn CV boot can lead to a failed state inspection. The boot protects the CV joint from dirt and debris, and if it's torn, it can allow contaminants to enter, potentially damaging the joint. Inspectors often look for signs of wear or damage to critical components, and a damaged CV boot may indicate a need for maintenance or repairs.