Under my drivers side wheel, I notice there are three boots. One closest to the wheel which I'm assuming is the CV boot. Then there is two that go near the engine. The left and right one are both torn and grease mainly gone. I'm in the middle of a Timing belt job so I figure I might as well knock these out. I'm not sure what these boots are called and can't find it here or in the helms online manual. Can someone explain what these are and the recommended replacement and maybe perhaps a DIY for it?

Is it worth doing myself or what would the labor cost me to have someone else do it.

Thanks in advance.

 

you mean on your axles? if so, you could replace the CV boots but i've never looked for them from the honda dealer. im 99% sure the honda dealer won't have the part because i don't think you're suppose to take them apart. the little metal coupler is the only thing u have to break, after that u can slip the boot off. (same for both sides) i forgot what grease i used when i rebuilt mine, it was a thick grease probably almost as thick as assembly lube when cold.

and i used zipties afterwards to replace the metal coupler

 

I ordered some cv axle boots from honda and they come with a little packet of grease to lube up the joints and the clips if i'm not mistaken, ill check when i get home. I have 2 brand new still in the box, i ended up just replacing the whole cv axles.. much easier.. i got the boots $30 each brand new from honda, make me an offer. They were for the f22 axles, which i think are the same for the h22, not sure what axles they will fit on other than those two. I don't think it matters.

 

new axles?

 

Are all the boots labeled as CV boots? I've seen on some places it labeled as a tie rod. But I'm not sure if this is what it is. I'll get some pictures of it tommorrow. Thanks guys.

 

The rack n pinion steering gear has a boot on the inner tie rod. Could this be the third boot to which the OP is referring to?

 

possibly, but he just referred to them as right and left.

edit to my previous post, i have 2 of the outer boots of the cv's, the one closest to the wheel. part # 44018-S84-C01

Slhonda has the cv boots listed under CHASSIS>DRIVESHAFT-HALF SHAFT
the tie rod boots under CHASSIS>P.S. GEARBOX
both are around $20


Modified by drbenne at 8:50 PM 11/11/2008


Modified by drbenne at 8:50 PM 11/11/2008

 

Yea I think it is the steering gear. It is a pretty thick square shaped rod with some grooves on it. Are these boots easy to replace? I know some recommend replacing the whole part but wasn't sure on these if just the boots should be done.

I'll check helms for these parts.

 

Man I've been searching and I think I understand more now. I'm not sure which boot is labeled as inner/outer but it is the one farthest from the wheel. So is it easier to replace the whole axle? It seems that way from what I've read on here. Also I need to replace the steering boot or rack and pinion boot. Does anyone know off the top of their head in the helms manual where it shows that? I also checked the online site that shows you part numbers of replacement parts and I can't find that boot there anywhere.

I've also read you can buy reman axles as well. However, autozone only sells those. I'm generally scared of parts that are reman'd but are these pretty reliable? I went through 3 AC compressors that were rebuilt on an old 97 civic I used to have.

Thanks


Modified by jay24k at 10:29 AM 11/12/2008

 

I got a brand new (not remanufactured) axle from Checker/Kragen auto parts a few months ago for $65. It also came with a lifetime warranty. I don't know if you have a Checker/kragen nearby, I'd check'em out if you do.

 

[QUOTE=jay24kI also checked the online site that shows you part numbers of replacement parts and I can't find that boot there anywhere.[/QUOTE]

did you not read my last post? slhonda has it listed under CHASSIS>PS GEARBOX

you don't have to buy from them but they do list a part number..

in the helms it's listed under steering on how to change the boot..

 

Sorry I skipped right over that. You were dead on. I got the part number and ordered the boot from Honda. Going to pick up the axle from Napa.

I had one last question. The knuckle on the steering rod has grease all around it. Is this normal? Or is it likely that one of the other boots spewed grease on it? The outerboot near the rotor appears fine.

Thanks again guys. Definetly a great forum for information and great people too.

 

Strange, I have never seen an inner CV boot go bad, just the outer ones.

 

Yea it is completely tore off. Not even a small gap or tear. It is like someone grabbed it and just ripped the hell out of it

My reasoning for replacing the whole axle is this:
1. Heard it is easier.
2. Might as well have a new outer boot too since it has never been replaced. It's about 7 years old.

Does this sound right?

If the knuckle has grease on it, what would prevent it from losing it all. That's why I'm curious on why there would be grease there. I'll have to check my pilot to see if that shows the same thing or not. I would imagine it would either be clean somewhat or if grease was present, have a boot to protect the joint.

 

What knuckle are you talking about? the steering knuckle? The boots are there to keep dust out and grease in the joints. Just like the tie rod boots that you say are torn. If you look at the lower control arm and the upper control arm there are boots on the end of them to protect the ball joints, they have grease in them also. you'll get to know the lca boot very well since you have to drop it to get the axle out.

If there is grease all over there is obviously a leak somewhere. Just a thought, you might be mistaking a bunch of dust for grease also.