Transmission & Drivetrain
CV Axles & Boots
A torn CV boot is a five-minute inspection finding and a manageable repair. Ignored for six months, it becomes a new axle.
Signs you need this
- Clicking or knocking when turning at low speed
- Grease sprayed inside the wheel arch
- Vibration under acceleration that eases when coasting
- Split or cracked rubber boot visible on inspection
How we approach it
The boot keeps grease in and road grit out. Once it splits, the joint runs dry and the clicking starts — usually first noticed reversing out of a driveway with the wheel turned. We replace boots when the joint is still good and complete axles when it is not, using OE-quality shafts that stay balanced rather than the cheapest reman available. Inner joint plunge wear, which produces a vibration under acceleration rather than a click, is checked at the same time.
What the job includes
- 01Axle and boot inspection on a lift, both sides
- 02CV boot replacement with fresh joint packing where the joint is sound
- 03Complete axle shaft replacement with OE-quality parts
- 04Inner joint plunge and outer joint play measurement
- 05Axle nut torqued to specification with a new nut
- 06Road test at low speed on full lock and at highway speed
Common questions
Can you just replace the boot instead of the whole axle?
If we catch it before the joint runs dry, yes, and it saves you money. If the joint is already worn, a new boot only buys a few months.
Is it safe to drive with a clicking axle?
For a short while. A CV joint that fails completely can separate and leave you stranded, so it is not something to leave for a season.
Let us take a look at it.
Call and describe what the car is doing. We will give you an honest assessment before any work begins.
7492 Slater Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 · Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm
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