View Full Version : Replace whole axle or just cv boots?
Scarface
01-10-2004, 07:05 PM
I just bought a second accord and it makes a cracking noise when I make turns going slowly. I was about to change the whole axle but is it neccessary? Or could I just replace the cv boots? Thanks
Vinny
01-10-2004, 07:40 PM
Its cheaper and easier to change the whole axle since you can pick them up new for around 50-60 bucks with a lifetime warranty
shepherd79
01-11-2004, 06:05 AM
ifyou go to autoparts stores, you will find that outside CV joint will cost about $80-90.
when you can get the hole axel for $50-60.
k-roy
01-11-2004, 06:10 AM
If you want to go cheap you could wipe off the cv with a clean rag. Don't use any cleaners or degreasers. Then repack it with bearing greese and put a new boot on. The ideal thing to do would be to replace the whole axle since it is making noise.
dXsquared
01-11-2004, 08:31 AM
your shaft is FUCKED... too much dirt got in, so now its worn out... you buy a boot when you catch it before its making noise.. go pickup a whole new shaft and replace it... even with new grease, teh shaft will get progressivly louder adn louder and more unsafe
Scarface
01-11-2004, 01:55 PM
Thanks Guys! Im going out right now to go buy new axles. Thanks! :cheers:
pimp86LX
01-11-2004, 02:10 PM
thats what i did kroy, but mine wasnt making noise so thats why i repacked it. It got another 20,000km on that axle too! :cheers:
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