CV joint boot problem...
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well at first...
it was both boots... i replaced them at about 40000 miles. then the drivers side went (recently) and i noticed it because of the junk in my fender well and i heard this noise today while driving... i havnt put that many miles on.. maybe only a couple of thousand... maybe!
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You CV joint is going bad...
If you are hearing the noise while taking corneres, the joint is most likely going bad. Boots do get torn on cars and need periodic inspection. If a torn boot is left unattended long enough, the CV joint will suffer the consequences.
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but its not that old...
what can be causing the tear? why so fast? its not miles.. it cant be... i prolly only put 1000 miles on the car... am i driving to hard... no AutoX for me after i replaced them the first time.
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It could be road debris that caused the tear....
Once the boot is open, the grease leaks out and dirt gets in, and before you know it, the CV joint starts making noises.
I doubt how hard you drive has anything to do with the boot tearing. My understanding is that either the boot rubber/plastic dries out in time and cracks, or something hits it hard enough to damage it.
I doubt how hard you drive has anything to do with the boot tearing. My understanding is that either the boot rubber/plastic dries out in time and cracks, or something hits it hard enough to damage it.
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Was it installed by a dealer?
There are some aftermarket boots that aren't all that reliable. There are even two piece boots where you screw the two halves together - avoids having to remove axles.
Mine were not dealer installed (non-OEM), but they've held up well so far. One has 40K and the other has 30K miles on it.
Kyle
PS. I don't think it has much to do with your driving style.
Mine were not dealer installed (non-OEM), but they've held up well so far. One has 40K and the other has 30K miles on it.
Kyle
PS. I don't think it has much to do with your driving style.
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