Oct 17, 2020 · Depends on what you want. If you want it to work for a few years more under normal use, replace whole cv assembly. Its easier than dealing with the mess of replacing boot(s). However if you ask axle experts, they know that OEM shafts are superior. The custom axle shop i worked with will take OEM shafts and remake them.

Nov 25, 2024 · I bought a garden hose type clamp from Amazon. The regular garden hose clamp doesn't fit in the groove of the boot. Slide off the boot a bit to get to just a bit of the groove at the axle. Put a dab of permatex on it and slide the boot back, put the clamp and tighten it really good. Seems to be fixed as no more grease slinging out of the axle.

Aug 6, 2024 · Make sure the axle is clean and dry where the boot fits around it. Make sure the inside of the boot which gets clamped to the axle is also clean and dry. You don't want any grease or dirt/debris on either of those parts. Be prepared, though, for this not to work.

Jun 20, 2024 · Do the dampers have clip on either side like the main boot? Can you please share your pictures? Is the damper boot moved in my case, exposing it? Also have a quick video below Question 2 - Please comment which part might be leaking. I was initially worried that the CV axle boot was the reason for the leak. Thanks for all the help community.

Jan 21, 2025 · I just got an OEM left/driver CV Axle boot kit from Toyota to use on the passenger side Axle. I figured that both right and left axles are the same diameter so the boot kit for the driver side has to fit either side. Just for awareness Toyota does not sell an entire kit for the passenger side, only the inner boot is sold for the pasenger.

Apr 8, 2017 · well, the boot is put there to keep grease on a fast moving cv joint, so i'm going to say it won't last long without grease. i think the question might be, when you fix it, do you want to replace the entire half shaft or do a universal boot replacement. you can see vids on both procedures to see which one you want to do but i the latter if i can as it's easier for me anyways.

Dec 19, 2022 · The interesting part is that the boot kit comes with completely different sizes of clamps than the OEM reman axle has and the actual outer boot is different as well. Take a look at this pic: The outer boot is longer, has less ridges on it and its also super stiff and rigid compared to flexible original rubber boot.

Feb 18, 2024 · If the boot is for-sure okay, then you should be able to replace the clamp without removing the axle or boot. As Bonson says, there is a special tool for the special clamp. There was a thread a while ago with the part # for the clamp, so if you search you might find it. While you have the boot loose, regreasing with Valvoline Red would be a ...

May 17, 2022 · The inner 1 can get messy, and be a pita but its easier than removing the axle and requires alot less labor especially if you plan on doing it on jack stands. 2019 Highlander SE Predawn gray mica 2005 STI stg3- crystal gray metallic- (Self built and tuned)

Aug 29, 2018 · Front axle boot replacement Thanks for the fast reply. I'm not sure how replacing the boot can be the same cost as replacing the entire axle. The boot kit with inner and outer boots was $51 from Toyota. The left front axle is $396. It takes the same amount of time to remove and reinstall the axle. The only extra time is to R&R the boots.