Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 03:39 AM
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i just got my car outta the tire shop like a week ago and the guys a the tire shop told me my pass. side axle was leaking grease. well i thought it was just them tryin to get business but now there is a grinding sound when i start driveing. does anyone know of a grease bushing on the axle that i can just keep putting grease in it till i get the money to fix it?
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 04:30 AM
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once the boot is split and it starts clicking/grinding they pretty much need to be replaced...there is no saving them...axles aernt too expensive though, you can prob get them for around $50 a piece at local auto parts store
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by tensecpass
i just got my car outta the tire shop like a week ago and the guys a the tire shop told me my pass. side axle was leaking grease. well i thought it was just them tryin to get business but now there is a grinding sound when i start driveing. does anyone know of a grease bushing on the axle that i can just keep putting grease in it till i get the money to fix it?
Like Marcs is indicating, most likely it is a failed CV boot. The rubber boot tore or the clamp loosened; it lost its grease; and now the joint does not have enough lube so you are getting metal-to-metal contact in there. You can get under there and look at the pass. side inner and outer CV joint boots easily and confirm yourself.

Again like Marcs is suggesting, the easiest fix, both time, money, and labor-wise, is to buy a new or remanned halfshaft from Napa or Autozone. Make sure the diameter, length, and number of splines match your old halfshaft. They typically come with a lifetime warranty.
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