 Where is this grease from? |
 Mar 23, 2008 - 7:23 PM
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Was looking under the car today, and noticed my front pass wheel was splattered with what appeared to be mud. Upon further inspection it turned out to be grease of some sort (petroleum based smell).
  
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Mar 26, 2008 - 8:31 PM
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unless the axle is making noise all you need to do is....
1. get a CV boot clamp 2. some axle grease 3. some gloves 4. some kind of pick now, push the boot back from the part its on where the clamp is missing, look for any debris, drops of water, metal flakes. if there are none then pack it back up with some axle grease. dont pack it completely full, just abotu 1/3 to 1/2 or what looks like as much that came out. push the boot back, install the new clamp, clean it up nice and dry, and you should be good to go. -------------------- |
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Mar 26, 2008 - 10:58 PM
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QUOTE(Bitter @ Mar 26, 2008 - 7:31 PM) [snapback]658393[/snapback] unless the axle is making noise all you need to do is.... 1. get a CV boot clamp 2. some axle grease 3. some gloves 4. some kind of pick now, push the boot back from the part its on where the clamp is missing, look for any debris, drops of water, metal flakes. if there are none then pack it back up with some axle grease. dont pack it completely full, just abotu 1/3 to 1/2 or what looks like as much that came out. push the boot back, install the new clamp, clean it up nice and dry, and you should be good to go. What is the pick used for? Do they sell cv boot clamps on their own? I've only seen them as a set with a new boot. Does the clamp need to be axle specific, or is there a generic "cv boot clamp". Sorry for all the questions, I've never done any axle work before. |
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Mar 27, 2008 - 7:24 PM
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QUOTE(6gsillyca @ Mar 26, 2008 - 10:58 PM) [snapback]658440[/snapback] QUOTE(Bitter @ Mar 26, 2008 - 7:31 PM) [snapback]658393[/snapback] unless the axle is making noise all you need to do is.... 1. get a CV boot clamp 2. some axle grease 3. some gloves 4. some kind of pick now, push the boot back from the part its on where the clamp is missing, look for any debris, drops of water, metal flakes. if there are none then pack it back up with some axle grease. dont pack it completely full, just abotu 1/3 to 1/2 or what looks like as much that came out. push the boot back, install the new clamp, clean it up nice and dry, and you should be good to go. What is the pick used for? Do they sell cv boot clamps on their own? I've only seen them as a set with a new boot. Does the clamp need to be axle specific, or is there a generic "cv boot clamp". Sorry for all the questions, I've never done any axle work before. sorry, the pick is to help push the boot back if you need something to get under it to push it back. i'm pretty sure you can buy just generic clamps. if not the buy the boot kit and just use the one clamp. -------------------- |
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6gsillyca Where is this grease from? Mar 23, 2008 - 7:23 PM
lagos That would be your axle.
Get a new one or change ... Mar 23, 2008 - 7:27 PM trdproven Change those CV Boots as soon as you can or you... Mar 23, 2008 - 7:42 PM stephen_lee yeah. your gonna have to replace those boots soon ... Mar 23, 2008 - 7:47 PM rjbibeau no need for any KY...just reach under and grab a h... Mar 23, 2008 - 7:53 PM alltracman78 Before you replace the boot, check the outer clamp... Mar 23, 2008 - 8:10 PM stephen_lee yeah. just feel around that first valley and see i... Mar 23, 2008 - 8:21 PM 6gsillyca I had a quick feel around the boot, but didn't... Mar 23, 2008 - 8:49 PM stephen_lee it just happens.. i have a 94 i had to replace bot... Mar 23, 2008 - 8:52 PM 6gsillyca I'm aware things break down over time, but it ... Mar 23, 2008 - 9:00 PM bizzerk The cracks can be very small and can mostlly be se... Mar 23, 2008 - 9:11 PM hongkongnerdboy change it mines like that right now, its clucking ... Mar 23, 2008 - 9:34 PM 6gsillyca How do I change the boot/joint out? Is it a hard j... Mar 23, 2008 - 9:55 PM WannabeGT4 I wouldn't bother replacing the axle since you... Mar 25, 2008 - 11:39 PM 6gsillyca I was most likely going to replace the entire axle... Mar 26, 2008 - 12:27 AM WannabeGT4 You can't just buy a new axle for this applica... Mar 26, 2008 - 7:33 AM DEATH Also can't you get those replacement boots fro... Mar 26, 2008 - 10:49 AM playr158 QUOTE(alltracman78 @ Mar 23, 2008 - 9... Mar 26, 2008 - 10:58 AM 6gsillyca Well I was wondering about the hybrid axle issue s... Mar 26, 2008 - 10:59 AM joehernandez my car does noise when i do a close turn,,
does th... Mar 27, 2008 - 12:58 AM
parriehunter QUOTE(joehernandez @ Mar 27, 2008 - 12... Mar 27, 2008 - 1:02 AM joehernandez QUOTE(parriehunter @ Mar 27, 2008 - 1... Mar 27, 2008 - 1:08 AM parriehunter QUOTE(joehernandez @ Mar 27, 2008 - 1... Mar 27, 2008 - 1:50 AM joehernandez thanks a lot,, im going to check them right now Mar 27, 2008 - 1:57 AM |
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