Under normal acceleration and turing from a stop the front end makes
a clicking sound. I took the car in and was told both front axles
would need replaced - approx. $400.00. He said the CV boots were torn
open and dirt, water, etc got in there and all the grease got out. I
guess the clicking I hear is the metal on metal, similar to bones when
all the cartiladge is gone. My question is this - do I need new axles
or can the exisiting setup be cleaned, greased and outfitted with new
boots?
Thanks for any advice,
Chris.
Telstar Electronics - 02 Jun 2006 18:32 GMT
Your velocity joint(s) have been damaged because of the leaking boot.
The joint(s) will have to be replaced.
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JimV - 03 Jun 2006 00:44 GMT
> Under normal acceleration and turing from a stop the front end makes
> a clicking sound. I took the car in and was told both front axles
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>
> Chris.
It's generally cheaper to change the entire axle with a rebuilt one than
it is to replace one CV joint. $400 is kinda steep, $300/$350 for both
would be reasonable.
Chris - 03 Jun 2006 03:37 GMT
Ahh - so when I see an axle price that includes the joint and CV
boot? My guy said the axles were 170.00 each and about 75 for labor,
so actually a bit over 400. In the past I have purchased parts and
took them in for him to repalce - I may be able to do that. I am
guessing they might only source from one place and not really bother to
call around for the best price.
Thanks,
Chris.
> > Under normal acceleration and turing from a stop the front end makes
> > a clicking sound. I took the car in and was told both front axles
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> it is to replace one CV joint. $400 is kinda steep, $300/$350 for both
> would be reasonable.