CV joints need to be securely sealed to retain vitally important grease and to keep dirt and moisture out. Each joint is encased in a ribbed and flexible rubber boot.

If a CV boot tears, grease can leak out and moisture and dirt can get in. If left unattended, it’s only a matter of time before the joint fails from lack of lubrication or corrosion.

CV joints need to be securely sealed to retain vitally important grease and to keep dirt and moisture out. Each joint is encased in a ribbed and flexible rubber boot.

Over time the bellows-like rubber boots, particularly the outer, flex one time too many and develop splits or tears. Grease slings out, and dirt and water enter, greatly accelerating CV joint wear.

Leaks From The CV Boots. Since CV boots also lubricate the joint, they can sometimes accumulate excessive wear and tear. In such a scenario, you or a car mechanic will notice that grease will drip on ...

When a CV boot fails, it usually slings grease all over the place making an enormous mess. So, it’s easy to detect. If you run over something large and suspect you’ve done some damage, ...

If a CV boot tears, grease can leak out and moisture and dirt can get in. He adds that if left unattended to, it is only a matter of time before the joint fails from lack of lubrication or corrosion.

When those boots crack or tear, the grease escapes, contaminants get in, and the joint starts to wear out. Driving around on a damaged CV joint can eventually lead to complete failure of the axle ...

Depends how long it stays packed with grease.<BR><BR><B>aka, NOT VERY LONG</B>.<BR><BR>Some have used duct tape to temporarly repair damaged CV joints, but IIRC the last time a friend tried that ...

When those boots crack or tear, the grease escapes, contaminants get in, and the joint starts to wear out. Driving around on a damaged CV joint can eventually lead to complete failure of the axle ...