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Question: 2003 Toyota Matrix mileage: 21,000. At my recent oil change today,
I was told I had a "tear" in one of my CV boots. Wasn't told which side. Told I
could have the boots replaced and get a transmission "flush" for about $550. This
was at a Toyota dealership. Is this a little high for replacement parts and labor
or is it right on the money? I think I'd like a second opinion on the matter and
so did not get the repair work done.
Answer: The tear in the CV boot is something that should be taken care
of before problems that are more serious occur (CV joint failure).
Question: 2002 Toyota Camry V4 mileage: 30,000. My two front CV
boots have both broken and I need to get them replaced. They could have been
broken for as long as 3 months, or as little as a couple of days. The mechanic
told me that they would cost at least $500 to fix but I think he was just trying
to take advantage of me. Also, it is normal for these boots to break or am
I riding my car too hard. Also, I live in the city of hills, San Francisco.
Answer: If the CV joints are okay, you may be able to repack them and
replace the CV boots.
Question: 2003 Toyota Camry mileage: 43,000. Are CV boots the same
as "axle boots"? During my 40,000-mile servicing, I was told that my two front
axle boots are worn and need replacing. The cost is $185.00 per boot, so total
is $290.00 - does this sound high to you? And, what should I look for to know
that the work was properly done? I am a woman, so I always worry about being
taken advantage of.
Answer: If the CV joints are okay, you may be able to repack them and
replace the CV boots.
Question: 1996 Honda Prelude mileage: 95,000. Bob and Ken, Grease
is coming out of one of my inner CV Boots but the boot is not torn. Should
I just tighten the clamp or install a new clamp or do I need to replace the boot?
Thanks for your time.
Answer: If the CV joints are okay, you may be able to repack
them and replace the CV boots.
Question: 1999 Honda Civic mileage: 99,000. Bob and Ken, It has
been suggested that we replace both CV boots for our car. How much is a reasonable
price for replacement, and should we not drive the car until this is done?
What if we keep driving the car?
Answer: If the CV boots are torn and throwing grease, then they
definitely should be replaced. If you do not replace the boots and they are
torn and you continue driving, it will eventually cause the CV joints to fail.
Question: 1999 Toyota Camry, miles: 75,000 I found one of my outer
CV boots was torn open, I just want to know should I replace it in pair, how much
does it cost? Should I save on labor by using Split CV boots?
Answer: We have not had much luck with the split boots.
Question: 1998 Mazda Protege, mileage: 36,000. Hi, I recently noticed
the outer CV boots on my car were torn on both sides so I got somebody to replace
them. I noticed they took the CV axle out to replace the boots. The problem is that
when I step on the brake and the car is about to stop it makes a repeating thumping
noise coming from the CV axle area. I checked the brakes out and they were fine
and I had a mechanic check it out, he drove the car and inspected and he said he
heard the noise but he could not tell what it was. He said his van makes the same
noise, well that didn't help much. So, what do you think it is? I live in El Paso
Texas and I got the CV boots replaced in Juarez Mexico for cheap. They replaced
the boots fine, but something else they did wrong. So, what do you think it is?
I need your help! Please e-mail me. Thank you very much for your time.
Answer: When they replace the CV boot they may have some grease on the
brake rotor or they did not torque the front wheels on properly. This will warp
the brake rotors. Have brake rotors replaced and the brake pads replaced (they might
have grease on them). Also, check that the axle nuts are at proper torque.
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