Torn CV boot
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Ok, now that the weather is a little nicer out, I've been running with the windows down. With the windows down, I keep hearing a noise that is bothering me. It almost sounds like the brakes rubbing.
So today I took the front passenger side wheel off and found a torn CV boot. The drivers side is perfectly fine. There is grease all over the place. Yes, I do have a 2.5" level.
So, here's the question. How do I know if I need to replace the whole axle, or just replace the boot? I know the passenger side tie rod was replaced about 2 years ago (4 wheel parts said it was bad....).
Here are some pics. Photo 2.jpg is the grease I wiped off of the caliper.
So today I took the front passenger side wheel off and found a torn CV boot. The drivers side is perfectly fine. There is grease all over the place. Yes, I do have a 2.5" level.
So, here's the question. How do I know if I need to replace the whole axle, or just replace the boot? I know the passenger side tie rod was replaced about 2 years ago (4 wheel parts said it was bad....).
Here are some pics. Photo 2.jpg is the grease I wiped off of the caliper.
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Last edited by LinerJoe; 03-30-2011 at 09:44 PM.
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That is why i will not put a leveling kit on my new truck. Had leveling kit on my 02 that i just sold and had the exact same problem except i had a rip on both sides and grease was everywhere..it was a big mess, had to get both of them replaced b/c they were just worn apart. Love the look of a leveled Ram but just dont want to have this happen to me again. Good luck on the fix man
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I'd just go ahead and replace the CV, it's not bad $ wise if you do it yourself. The part is cheap, it's the labor that can get stupid.
I'd bet there is a sh*tload of gravel and crap in that joint at this point, so just re-greasing and replacing the boot ain't gonna do anything but buy you a little time...
I'd bet there is a sh*tload of gravel and crap in that joint at this point, so just re-greasing and replacing the boot ain't gonna do anything but buy you a little time...
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FYI - The axle nut was a 35mm on my truck. I have no idea if they've changed this over the years, or what? It was kind of annoying, because I bought a 34mm first, too small, then a 36mm, too large (both rentable from Autozone), and then had to buy the 35mm. Oh well. That was the easy part. I still haven't been able to get the inner CV off of the shaft. I even borrowed a 5lb slide hammer with CV adapter, and it's on there good.
I'll work more on it tomorrow. I have some one coming over to help me out. Hopefully he'll be able to get it moving, then I can replace the axle and move on with life.
joe
I'll work more on it tomorrow. I have some one coming over to help me out. Hopefully he'll be able to get it moving, then I can replace the axle and move on with life.
joe