CV Boot torn / empty - Repair or Replace

osbornsm · 07-25-2017, 11:04 AM

Had the wheels off the car this weekend to discover the rear passenger CV joint boot has split and spit grease all over the inside of my wheel and suspension.

Looking for suggestions:

1. $250 - Replace the CV boot and repack w grease
2. $850 - Replace Right-rear axle

Car has 84,000 miles, and daily driver.

SouthArk370Z · 07-25-2017, 12:10 PM

For the average DD, I'd say go with option one (after doing a thorough inspection of the CV). Going by your sig, yours is not the average DD, so, with 84k miles, it might be a good idea to to change the CV. It really depends on the condition of the CV and if any dirt got inside the boot.

osbornsm · 07-25-2017, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

For the average DD, I'd say go with option one (after doing a thorough inspection of the CV). Going by your sig, yours is not the average DD, so, with 84k miles, it might be a good idea to to change the CV. It really depends on the condition of the CV and if any dirt got inside the boot.

It sounds like a dog squeaky toy when i touch the boot. Guessing plenty of sh*t got in there.

beemerkid · 07-25-2017, 01:04 PM

Well it's free to cut the boot off, pull it apart. and give it an inspection. If there's no appreciable wear or gouging, and the joint wasn't making any noises while driving, I would go with a regrease and a new boot. Wear some disposable gloves, and have a ton of paper towels on hand. Don't let that grease touch you cause it is nasty.

TreeSemdyZee · 07-25-2017, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

It sounds like a dog squeaky toy when i touch the boot. Guessing plenty of sh*t got in there.

Or maybe your dog hid his squeaky toy there.

Spooler · 07-25-2017, 08:11 PM

If the CV is not making any noise, re-grease and put a new boot on it. If not, replace the CV joint, etc.

Rusty · 07-25-2017, 10:06 PM

Sounds like you have driven it for awhile with the boot ripped. No grease in boot. Wonder how much grit you got inside the joint? If it was me. I would replace the joint. Wouldn't want to take a chance that one of the balls got damage. Chances are you will never see the damage unless you get lucky.

rovert · 07-26-2017, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Wouldn't want to take a chance that one of the balls got damage.

Why does that sentence make me cringe.

Quicksilvers · 07-26-2017, 07:38 AM

Well at 84K miles you got all the life you could out of the CV boot. I would opted to just replace the right rear axle better safe than sorry. Also definitely inspect the CV boot on the other side for damage and replace as nessesery don't cheap out on the general maintenance on your 370Z. Maintenance go's a long way on our cars.

07-25-2017, 11:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	CV Boot torn / empty - Repair or Replace Had the wheels off the car this weekend to discover the rear passenger CV joint boot has split and spit grease all over the inside of my wheel and suspension. Looking for suggestions: 1. $250 - Replace the CV boot and repack w grease 2. $850 - Replace Right-rear axle Car has 84,000 miles, and daily driver. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	For the average DD, I'd say go with option one (after doing a thorough inspection of the CV). Going by your sig, yours is not the average DD, so, with 84k miles, it might be a good idea to to change the CV. It really depends on the condition of the CV and if any dirt got inside the boot. osbornsm likes this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,217 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Sounds like you have driven it for awhile with the boot ripped. No grease in boot. Wonder how much grit you got inside the joint? If it was me. I would replace the joint. Wouldn't want to take a chance that one of the balls got damage. Chances are you will never see the damage unless you get lucky. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

07-26-2017, 07:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25463	Well at 84K miles you got all the life you could out of the CV boot. I would opted to just replace the right rear axle better safe than sorry. Also definitely inspect the CV boot on the other side for damage and replace as nessesery don't cheap out on the general maintenance on your 370Z. Maintenance go's a long way on our cars. osbornsm and Rusty like this.

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beemerkid Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Santa Rosa California Posts: 67 Drives: '16 sport 6MT Rep Power: 10	Well it's free to cut the boot off, pull it apart. and give it an inspection. If there's no appreciable wear or gouging, and the joint wasn't making any noises while driving, I would go with a regrease and a new boot. Wear some disposable gloves, and have a ton of paper towels on hand. Don't let that grease touch you cause it is nasty.

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	If the CV is not making any noise, re-grease and put a new boot on it. If not, replace the CV joint, etc.