Moddedgtp Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I was changing my Oil, and I noticed a crap load of grease on my front frame brace right below the drive axle. So I investigated it after changing my oil and the inner constant volicty boot has a tear somewhere in it and is letting grease come out and its spraying grease all over in that area when it spins! Has anyone else had this go out before?? Please comment on it and what might have cause, and how much it will probably cost to fix thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Yeah....it happens a fair bit. At this point you have two options.......... #1....replace boot and repack with grease. About $35. #2...replace CV shaft....about $55-$65. Prices of course assume you are doing the work and that the joint is currently not "clicking". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Stick your finger in there and pick up some grease. If you feel grit when you rub your greasy fingers in there, I'd replace the entire thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supreme_style21 Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Once that thing goes dry, you've got next-to-no time until she's done for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryk2003 Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 yeah...like they've said, make sure its got grease in it still...and if its not making any noises and the grease isnt all "GRITTY" then i'd replace the boot...otherwise you might wanna just replace the whole thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 It would probably be easier (and less messy) to just replace the entire joint. Since it's torn who knows how long the thing might last now that it's been exposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 1988 Cutlass had this happen to both outers. The grease was contaminated and became completely black (it should be green when uncontaminated). Being poor at the time, I just took them both apart and cleaned/flushed them out completely with either alcohol or lacquer thinner. Then replaced the boots with fresh new grease. Everything was fine after that. I think I paid $20 per boot, they came with clamps. I think the clamp tool was $10 or 20, but I already had it from replacing boots on an old Renault I had. For me it just cost a total of $40 or so. If you pay it done, I'd guess around $150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moddedgtp Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Thanks alot for the help guys! It comes down to it that i can get the whole new trans axle for $65, and it I can get that quicker then the $50 boot from GM no where else shows a listing like autozone murrays and napa, which is odd, but they claim its differnt for the GTP! Im just gonna have my dad's buddy install it because he can do it for a like $20 more then what it would cost for parts and special tools! So im gonna go that route and it saves me time, and it has lifetime warranty so if the boot ever gets a rip again I get a whole new trasnaxle for free!!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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