cv boot for my car

Replace a Spare part Cv boot – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Cv boot

CV joint dust boots are elastic elements serving for protection of a CV joint from ingress of dirt and moisture, and for retaining the grease inside the unit.

4 tips on CV joint dust boots operation

1. CV joint dust boots may serve for quite long, about 100,000 – 150,000 km. But their condition should be checked before every long trip. If you noticed that they are damaged, stop the car use until the parts are replaced.
2. During the parts replacement, opt for drive shaft dust boots kit: this allows to save.
3. Always return wheels to straight position, when leaving the car on parking in cold season.
4. For CV joints lubrication, use only those products which are recommended by the manufacturer.

Defects of CV joint dust boots, their causes and signs

1. Tearing. It occurs, for example, in case of hitting sharp objects or running over obstacles. Tearing is easily visible with the unaided eye during visual check.
2. Clamps weakening. It is caused by driving on poor quality roads, and installation of old clamps when replacing the dust boots. Often, this defect is indicated by traces of grease on the drive shaft or the outer cage of a CV joint.
3. Cracking. Exposure to aggressive chemicals and dirt, temperature variations, lack of grease - all this eventually results in appearance of microcracks which can be noticed by oil stains on the parts surfaces.

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