What Trav said! No need IMO to buy more grease.
If you need and tips advise or get stuck post a pic of the bit you are stuck on and we will help.
If you need and tips advise or get stuck post a pic of the bit you are stuck on and we will help.
As long as the boot is not torn open like the one on the OP's and driven for any length of time probably not, if it is torn and you live in a desert area all bets are off.Is there any concern about sand ? I would want as little sand in my CV grease as reasonably possible.
@Daverino, I bought both these tools on @Trav's recommendation for a CV joint replacement I did a few months ago. Both tools worked perfectly.For sure it is okay, OE boots come with spec grease that has proven to last 14 years in the originals. I would have no problems using it, Redline CV is good stuff and if using aftermarket boots where the grease may or not be OE spec then sure use it.
Edit: These tools with help you get the axle out and crimp the new clamp.
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Can’t feel any tears or cracks? I can see in the pic where it’s torn.There is a leak in the CV Boots of my new to me 2007 Toyota Sequoia with 214,000 miles on it. It was mainly driven on the highway in Texas, if that makes any difference to the possibility of contamination of the axles.
I have already read on here about the idea that OEM axles and boots are superior and will be the only thing I use. But Redline CV grease looks appealing if buying separately.
I cannot see or feel any tears or cracks in the boots themselves. I do not hear any obvious signs of wear in the axles. When moving the axles by hand there is no obvious play.
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What, if anything, should I do about this?
1. Leave it alone?
2. Buy some new hose clamps and just slip them on?
3. New hose clamps plus squirt in new grease? Should I try to clean out the old grease and pack in all new with the axles still on the car?
4. Replace the boots as they are about 15 years old with 214,000 miles on them? I have never done this before, but I have loosened the one of the axles so I know it isn't stuck to the hub.
Any advice and opinions are greatly appreciated, thank you!
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It's not really that hard, just really messy. Watch some vids on how to do it and definately get lots of dispoable gloves. Good band pliers are a must also. Another option is to have them rebuit by Raxles but they can be pricey.Thank you to everyone who commented.
I thought that there would be something more obviously wrong with the boots, and was unsure what to do.
I now see that the boots are not as defect free as I had first thought, as Audiman pointed out.
I think that replacing the boots with new OEM boots should last a long time.
This is an intimidating job as I have never done anything like this before. But I will give it a shot.
What do you guys think about or have any experience with the 'split boot' kits?
Like this one:
or
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