Could this be causing my Vibration?

 

Torn boot alone dose not cause vibration. Otherwise, people would replace their boot more frequently.

 

CV joints got p3ned. get a new axle mang.

 

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If your cv joint is messed up could you get vibration from that?

 

oh yeah sucks for you but they aren't too expensive like 60-70 bucks

 

Umm..yes that could definately be your problem. They don't grease them for fun.

 

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Damn hopefuly thats it. Im kind of scared that it wont be.

 

Does your inner fender look like black cake frosting?

 

YEs it does i thought it was just dirt.

 

I noticed a small rip in my drivers side boot....I've got a bit of grease up in there to. My local mechanic told me its not a HUGE deal, what do you guys think? I've been driving it for like a week and a half havnt noticed any vibration or unsual noises.......similar topic not tryin to jack on ya rocks. thanks in advance guys

 

Modified by REWURKD at 1:25 AM 7/6/2004

 

The boot is sliced in half and some peace of it has fallen off btw.


Modified by Rocks at 1:26 AM 7/6/2004

 

"there's no grease in there" means you'll have to replace your axles. i've heard that you can just buy a new boot and put the grease in there instead of buying the whole axle...but i don't know, i've never done that.

 

Modified by REWURKD at 1:30 AM 7/6/2004

 

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Here's the way it works.

The CV (Constant Velosity) joint is covered by the CV boot to protect the moving parts, parts that are similar to the old drive line U-Joints your papa drives. The CV area acts the same way as the U-Joint connecting the axle to the tranny.

With me?

When the accordian shaped boot has had its fill of you yanking it around from left to right and finally gives out, the inward part of the boot will fatigue and then eventually break sending all the precious grease that is used to lubricate it and its action all over your inner fender-well like shooting a cat out of a blender. Sound fun, eh?

Let all think of that one for a minute.

"Is it a huge deal?" you ask.

Only if you are worried about propelling your 500hp rig down the 1320 should you be worried right away.

You will notice a clicking noise when lock to lock when moving slowly, maybe backing up or turning in a parking lot.

If it is vibrating, I would consider heavily on changing it out because it IS not lubricated and it will eventually FAIL.

Lock up at speed is never fun.

Hope that helps. Now lets all eat cake!


Modified by Cookie at 7:12 PM 7/5/2004

 

At honda when we see a cracking cv boot we try to get the customer to replace the boot asap. because when the boot splits the grease leaks out, causing the cv joint to dry out and get all kinds of dirt, rocks, and road grim in there, meaning you have to replace the whole axle. With is double the $$

Oh, and changing to boots out isn't that bad. Just catch it BEFORE the boot splits!!!