what causes a cv boot to rip?

 

and to add to that....


after one rips, and the grease goes everywhere, how do ya put more grease on ? pull the whole driveshaft out ? and coat it on really thick? that's what im figuring

 

its usually just from wear and tear from lowering your car and putting extra stress on them, or spilling some kind of chemical on them that deteriorates the rubber...like brake cleaner or simple green or tranny fluid (i think they all deteriorate rubber... haha)

and the second question: you can buy new boots and repack them if your axle isnt shot (does it make a clicking noise when you make turns?) and they are cheap, but the labor is a lot. most people just replace the whole axle. (you can get a remanufactured axle at like pepboys or other stores like that) i replaced one of my axles on my accord (it was 100$) and installed it myself in autoshop, pretty simple if you have access to a lift or some jacks, and knowing what your doing is also a plus if you get it done, labor is prob gonna be around 100$ either way.

 

dont think it's clicking, but ill have to check it out, the isnt really too 'driveable' yet

thanks for the info

 

is it easy to replace a cv boot yourself?

 

if it has been ripped for a while you're going to need to just replace the axles. especially if they start 'clicking'