CV joints need to be securely sealed to retain vitally important grease and to keep dirt and moisture out. Each joint is encased in a ribbed and flexible rubber boot. It is not unusual to find a ...

CV joints need to be securely sealed to retain vitally important grease and to keep dirt and moisture out. Each joint is encased in a ribbed and flexible rubber boot.

Replacing The Drive Axle Boots CV axle boots last for quite some time (80,000 miles) and are not items needing periodic replacement. But you absolutely should inspect them at least once a year, or ...

My older Lincoln Navigator's CV boot is leaking grease. I took it to two different shops and they both want to replace the axle, not the boot.

He encourages drivers to replace the damaged boots immediately because failure to do so results in having to pay considerably more money to replace the CV joint/driveshaft.

I realised that replacing them early enough could have saved me the expense of replacing components the CV boots protect.

Some 2007-08 Mitsubishi Outlander trucks may emit a clicking sound from the front while being driven at slow speeds or while turning.