Outer CV Boots

[Jonff]

Had the front wheels off my car this morning and had a quick look at my CV boots on both sides, the driver's side boot seemed fine and when you squeezed it there was resistance (like when you try and squeeze a plastic bottle full of air with the lid on) but when I did the same with passenger side it felt like there was nothing inside it. There wasn't any grease anywhere and the boot it's self wasn't split. Does anyone have any suggestions on why it's like that?

 

[geesus69]

probably just letting air out of a small split/hole?

when you squeeze it can you not hear air escaping?

 

[Jonff]

probably just letting air out of a small split/hole?

when you squeeze it can you not hear air escaping?

I didn't notice if there was, saying that though there was quite abit of noise in the backgroud going on so I could have overlooked that.

If there was a small split wouldn't it have leaked a tiny bit grease on to the boot though?

 

[Riley!]

no biggy TBH one's just air tight and the other isn't aslong as sthere isn't grease everywhere theres nothing to worry about

 

[Jonff]

no biggy TBH one's just air tight and the other isn't aslong as sthere isn't grease everywhere theres nothing to worry about

Ok, thanks for the advise, much appreciated.

 

[Riley!]

no problem

 

[Jonff]

I've just had the wheel off again and noticed there's a small hole in the boot which I can get my little finger in to and found green grease on the lower arm, the joint still has grease on it.

I know if the joint is left un-greased for a long period it'll mean a new driveshaft but what are the main signs of a worn joint? I know they knock when worn but would it do it all the time even at low speeds? There's no play in the driveshaft it's self but I'm a little concerned because I'm not sure how long the CV boot has had the hole in it.

 

[SCOTT_182CUP]

Mine threw a load of green grease all over the inside of the wheel when the cv clip came off so it was replaced with a jubilee clip, job done and has been fine ever since

 

[Jonff]

Mine threw a load of green grease all over the inside of the wheel when the cv clip came off so it was replaced with a jubilee clip, job done and has been fine ever since

Problem with mine is I'm not sure how long the CV boot has been split so the damage to CV joint may have been done. Hopefully getting it booked in soon to be looked at.

I'd replace the boot myself but I'm not really confident enough of detaching the driveshaft from the hub incase I can't reattach it.