1989 Honda Prelude CV joint.

Tiny
BETTSYGIRL
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
1989 Honda Prelude 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 266000 kilometres

the shop where I had my insurance safety inspection done tells me that the passenger side cv boot is "torn open", then suggested that I replace the cv joint and shaft. Upon doing some research, I see that as long as the cv joint doesn't pop or crack then it may JUST be the boot, which is a pretty cheap part (less than $20). More advice please?
Monday, November 24th, 2008 AT 12:57 PM

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Tiny
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Hi bettsygirl,

If the grease has not dried up from the torn CV joint boot, replacement of the boot normally would suffice. However you run the risk of the CV joint emitting some noise if the joint bearings have worn off.
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Sunday, November 30th, 2008 AT 6:00 AM

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