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2006 Ford Explorer Repair Question


Topics covered: Cv boot, Cv joint, Grease.
Mileage: 85,000 miles.

Asked on March 7, 2013

Ford Explorer Cv boot Problem

Should I get the left outer cv boot replaced, they said it is slinging grease they said to replace half shaft
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Replied on March 7, 2013

Of course. That boot also keeps dirt and water out. New cv joints typically cost a real lot more than an entire rebuilt half shaft. They often last the life of the vehicle, . . . unless you ignore a torn or split boot.

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