AWD CV boot issue
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AWD CV boot issue
Okay so the day has come, after lowering the car for a year and numerous time of NYC trips, the driver side decided to leak.
So here, have a pic
Now the question is:
What do I need?
Can anyone refer the part number on sewell?
This car is delivered on 7/5/06 so does that mean this won't be covered in the powertrain warranty anymore?
Thank you
ps. the boot is not ripped, no clicking/clunking.... etc just this
So here, have a pic
Now the question is:
What do I need?
Can anyone refer the part number on sewell?
This car is delivered on 7/5/06 so does that mean this won't be covered in the powertrain warranty anymore?
Thank you
ps. the boot is not ripped, no clicking/clunking.... etc just this
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Right there with you. If I do decide to lower, I may just go F-Sport shocks and springs to avoid this kind of issue.
To the OP, I'm not sure of the part number too. If you have some time, you should comb through Sewell Parts to see if you can find the part you're looking for.
To the OP, I'm not sure of the part number too. If you have some time, you should comb through Sewell Parts to see if you can find the part you're looking for.
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Right there with you. If I do decide to lower, I may just go F-Sport shocks and springs to avoid this kind of issue.
To the OP, I'm not sure of the part number too. If you have some time, you should comb through Sewell Parts to see if you can find the part you're looking for.
To the OP, I'm not sure of the part number too. If you have some time, you should comb through Sewell Parts to see if you can find the part you're looking for.
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what is a CV joint, and why does it need a boot?
(courtesy of wikipedia)
front drive shaft, passenger side:
front drive shaft, driver's side:
(images courtesy of sewell lexus; images are hyperlinked)
unless you need to replace both drive shafts - which are $500+ a pop, you'll need to replace the CV boots, which are ~$100 a pop. mind you, this is parts only, and YMMV w/ labor.
also, looks like they also come with the grease you put into the CV boot - the same grease that's leaking out of IS250TW's CV boot.
(courtesy of wikipedia)
front drive shaft, passenger side:
front drive shaft, driver's side:
(images courtesy of sewell lexus; images are hyperlinked)
unless you need to replace both drive shafts - which are $500+ a pop, you'll need to replace the CV boots, which are ~$100 a pop. mind you, this is parts only, and YMMV w/ labor.
also, looks like they also come with the grease you put into the CV boot - the same grease that's leaking out of IS250TW's CV boot.
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what is a CV joint, and why does it need a boot?
(courtesy of wikipedia)
front drive shaft, passenger side:
front drive shaft, driver's side:
(images courtesy of sewell lexus; images are hyperlinked)
unless you need to replace both drive shafts - which are $500+ a pop, you'll need to replace the CV boots, which are ~$100 a pop. mind you, this is parts only, and YMMV w/ labor.
also, looks like they also come with the grease you put into the CV boot - the same grease that's leaking out of IS250TW's CV boot.
(courtesy of wikipedia)
front drive shaft, passenger side:
front drive shaft, driver's side:
(images courtesy of sewell lexus; images are hyperlinked)
unless you need to replace both drive shafts - which are $500+ a pop, you'll need to replace the CV boots, which are ~$100 a pop. mind you, this is parts only, and YMMV w/ labor.
also, looks like they also come with the grease you put into the CV boot - the same grease that's leaking out of IS250TW's CV boot.
But then when i turned the wheel the boot is okay... not ripped or damaged... but just this part leaking this grease
So is it possible to just refill the grease? (I know it might not be possible but id ask anyways... lol)
Might clean it up and see the leakage next time when i get access under the car..
Thanks again
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i searched the forums, and some people bought the rebuild kit from mylexparts.com
Link to the specific section here:http://www.mylparts.com/parts/2006/L...20DRIVE%20AXLE
Idk what you exactly need though. It says you can buy either the inner, outer, or both inner and outer boots?
Link to the specific section here:http://www.mylparts.com/parts/2006/L...20DRIVE%20AXLE
Idk what you exactly need though. It says you can buy either the inner, outer, or both inner and outer boots?
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Thanks.... So what I need might be 43420 (the whole assembly) ?
But then when i turned the wheel the boot is okay... not ripped or damaged... but just this part leaking this grease
So is it possible to just refill the grease? (I know it might not be possible but id ask anyways... lol)
Might clean it up and see the leakage next time when i get access under the car..
Thanks again
But then when i turned the wheel the boot is okay... not ripped or damaged... but just this part leaking this grease
So is it possible to just refill the grease? (I know it might not be possible but id ask anyways... lol)
Might clean it up and see the leakage next time when i get access under the car..
Thanks again
so, if your CV boots are torn, you'll need 04438G and 04438J. both look like the outer CV boots.
however, if there's signs of leaking grease (as in your pic), and you are absolutely sure your CV boot is not torn, then the next point of failure may be the clamp on the CV boot.
either way, i would have this looked at immediately. taking care of a leaky CV boot and replacing it with fresh grease is cheap; replacing an entire drive shaft isn't.
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