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Dont forget porsche says to replace the axle nut every time.
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If none of that is present, then just change the boot after adding grease as others have said.
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You don't need to replace the CV joint, but you do need to remove the axle, remove the cv Joint, clean it up, replace the grease and install a new cv boot.
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You don't need to replace the CV joint, but you do need to remove the axle, remove the cv Joint, clean it up, replace the grease and install a new cv boot.
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You don't need to replace the CV joint, but you do need to remove the axle, remove the cv Joint, clean it up, replace the grease and install a new cv boot.
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On my Cayman S, the drivers side outer boot seems to not be tight enough. I've been cleaning lot's of cv grease off the inner part of the wheel. It's slowed down quite a bit but I'm worried that too much of the grease has come out.
So, question is, can I buy a replacement band, snip this one off, squirt more c/v grease in, and then put a new clamp on? That sound right?
It's not making any weird noise when I spin the wheel, so I'm confident the cv joint itself is ok.
Recommendations?
The concern would be if grease is coming out, then debris(water, dust, stones) likely are penetrating in. Which could ruin the bearings. You could :
-remove and rebuild
-remove and replace
-remove, repack, new boot(not optimal)
25+ years old, I�d replace. Unbolt and put new one in. It�s not too bad to replace. I would NOT go aftermarket. Tried that, poor quality. It�s a Porsche. Mechanical parts I always go OEM, best fit.
I would just replace the boot/hose clamp. Replacement of the actual CV joint is overkill IMO, if you don�t have symptoms. Even if you do have debris that could cause wear you would most likely have plenty of notice down the road, it�s not likely to be catastrophic. You�re fine putting a little more grease in there. Research and be attentive to signs of CV joint failure, so you can know when to address it down the road.
You don't need to replace the CV joint, but you do need to remove the axle, remove the cv Joint, clean it up, replace the grease and install a new cv boot. Them's standard operating procedures.
I guess we�ll have to trust your judgment, but your photo really looks like your boot is torn (towards the outboard side, where the leaking is occurring). Assuming it is torn, plan to replace it only.
However, check the CV shaft itself. Excessive slip from inside to outside? Is there excessive slip as you turn the wheel? Any clicking sound? These are all standard checks of the CV axle. If none of that is present, then just change the boot after adding grease as others have said.
99.98% chance the boot is cracked.
The leaked grease would NOT migrate back towards the drive flange if the small diameter end of the boot were leaking
yelcab has told you what you should do IMO
