New Cv Axle Leaking Grease

You'll need to take the axle nut out, and separate the balljoint from the steering knuckle.

New cv axle leaking grease. My mechanic said that the axle grease is leaking on both sides and quoted me $500 to replace both axles. I literally just read up on cv axles for the last 30 minutes. Pry at the inner axle with a prybar, and it should pop out easily.

Select to compare added to compare. Decided to bite the bullet today and replace the entire outer axle complete with 2 joints / boots. If the split is large enough to let a moderate or more amount of grease to escape, and water/dirt to enter, the cv joint will begin to wear rapidly.

Once that happens, the cv boot will allow grease to seep through inside the wheel. I also replaced the seal with yet another new one. Depending on the size of the leak, it may be okay to drive with a leaking axle seal, but not for very long.

It was also a brand new axle not a reman b_r_o, mar 21, 2019 #18. Mar 21, 2019 at 8:15 am #19 #19. If right front drive axle is leaking grease.how serious an issue is it?

Had a pretty good leak from my pass. Select vehicle filter results by reset filters. Cv joint throwing a little grease.

I forgot to put the old dust seal on the new axle and ended up doing that axle twice! Cv axle repair clamps kit for leaking boots after lift kit fits fj cruiser, tacoma, 4runner, tundra. Other reasons to replace a cv axle include excessive wear or damage in an accident or due to excessive rust.