should i re grease my cv joints even tho the boots show no signs of cracking or leaking its a 95 ford escort LX runs like a champ with no problem with a 145k mile I had the car for 6 years and I never had to replace the CV joint/half shaft.
2007-07-21 03:21:46 · 6 answers · asked by Byte_this 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
NO. leave it alone. it is self lubrication just like certain suspension parts
2007-07-21 03:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by LEXUSRY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two thoughts - first, you can't "regrease" a CV joint without removing the boot, and removing the boot means you have to replace it with a boot kit, and they are usually considered a temporary fix. Unless the CV joint is making noise when you turn, let it go.
The other thought is that CV axles are CHEAP, and on a 6 year old car, especially if you drive lots of miles, you can easily replace both axles for $150 if you do it yourself.
2007-07-21 10:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by valleyautomotive 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. As long as the boot has no damage I.E. tears or cuts and the car has not been in water or anything the CV joints should be OK.
2007-07-21 10:26:41 · answer #3 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Do not wait until the bots crack to be sure you have fresh grease in there. You will only prolong the life of your cv by staying on top of regular maintenance. And when it is time get one with a fitting on it to make serviceing easier.
Race hard...
2007-07-21 10:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by JCBahr 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're boots are in good shape, then it doesn't need grease. The grease is still inside the boots. Leave it alone.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Good luck.
2007-07-21 10:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's necessary.
2007-07-21 10:25:45 · answer #6 · answered by ted j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋