Hey, I have a 2008 Honda Civic LX sedan, automatic transmission. I have some clicking and need to change my CV axles. Besides purchasing new CV axles, are there any seals or gaskets or grease that I also need to purchase? The videos I've watched online just show removing the old CV axle and replacing with a new one. But my main question is, what are some reliable aftermarket brands? I'm on RockAuto and there are a few brands on there for cv axles: (Cardone, APWI, GSP, SURTRACK/TRACKMOTIVE) I understand that you get what you pay for. Are there any trusted brands that are a little more inexpensive? Thanks in advance.

 

If you can find A1 Cardone axles they are so far decent. Only aftermarket halfshaft that doesn't vibrate like mad on a lifted 'Baru. They also offer an HD axle that has thermoplastic boots that are expected to last longer than the typical neoprene boots.

Surtrack/Trackmotive are fully garbage axles. They are gritty and sloppy right out of the box. Tried them anyway. vibrated like crazy and then an outer joint sized after 3k miles. That was on a Honda Civic. Total ****!

 

Thanks! I've read that I should maybe get new seals? Is there a seal at the backside of the wheel bearing AND where the axle meets the transmission? Also, right now there is moisture where the passenger side cv axle meets the transmission. Is that probably due to a bad seal? Is that most likely transmission fluid? I'll include photos...

 

I believe that would be tranny fluid or engine oil.

When the CV boot rips it flings thick bearing grease everywhere. Looks completely different. I've never seen bearing grease weep like oil/tranny fluid does.

When you pull on that boot, does it slide around on the CV joint? If it doesn't move, the boot is still secure.