zerospooon

k - i was getting ready to lower my 98 hatch(just bought) and noticed some grease all over my suspenion - so i looked at my cv boots - the one that goes into my trans was nice and dry and no tears but, the one by my wheel had no tears but the along the edge of the boot there was alot of grease - like it coming out of the boot where it connected to the back of my disc - i didnt see or feel a tear - so whats up - im not grinding yet but what do i do?? - do i tighten it or repalce the boot - i have never done my axels before so im am not sure how to tighten it - please help thanxs

B_CRUZ!

replace the axles. don't waste your time on fixing the boot cause it could have already been contaminated with dirt.

zerospooon

but what if is not - its coming out off from under the clamp - no rocks or dirt could get in there - any ideas??

DragII

just wait till it starts clicking then order a remanufactured axle

TurboBumblBee

um cant you just clean all the crap grease out of it and then put on new cv boots and grease as well and have everything back to almost new????

DragII

yeah, but it really is more trouble than it's worth...besides w/ core exchange reman. axles are only like 65 bucks.

zerospooon

ok they say i go get a new axel - where are they $65 with the core?? - is it an autozone axel or honda?? - does it matter if it from autozone??

hondafrk

Just take the axle out and get a new boot or just a new clamp and put some more grease in it, You need a special type of pliers to crimp the clamp, No need to get a new axle unless your axle is bad. most likely its not and you would be wasting your money on a new axle. Just get the boot fixed

94HybridEX

I have the same question, except my axles are making the clicking noise. Do i have to buy them from Honda or can I get Bennit?

Thanks.

DragII

reman axles are much cheaper from pepboys or autozone. and they work just fine. most have a lifetime warrenty. honda is fine if you don't mind paying $300 per side.

B19CivicHB

http://www.driveshaftshop.com is great. i paid 310 for brand new "stage 1" axles and they are great.

Kamin

go to checker or autozone
get an outer cvboot cover (10-15$)
that will get you going untill you can do your axles. but yes, replace the axle asap.