Leaking CV Boots repair info

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tabraha

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I know leaking or cracked boots have bounced around on the board a few times lately. Just picked my baby up from getting the boots changed and figured I would give info on what this entailed for me. Hopefully it will be helpful to a few of you.

Background: Leaking Boots identified at 87,409 miles when a Toyota "Off-Road Service" was performed. Grease was changed in boots but original boots were left on.

Repair: Repairs were made at 101,684 miles. Repairs consisted of replacement of all four front axle boots. This used 2 of the front drive boot kits (04438-060021) and took 5 hours of labor. Parts cost was $63.92 and labor was $336.96. Upon replacement inspection showed all other parts to be OK. Total cost for this was $400.88.



Also, they changed front pads for $120 parts and labor total. Same pads had been on since I bought the vehicle at 78k miles. I have no idea how many miles the brakes had on them.


Tad
 
So if, at 87,000 miles my front boots still look in good condition, what does it cost to have them re-greased?

Thanks for the info. It seems like everything costs around $400.00. Replacement of boots, water pump & timing belt, etc. all cost about that much. I guess that is the magic number.
 
[quote author=greglomax link=board=28;threadid=16622;start=msg160304#msg160304 date=1085015361]
So if, at 87,000 miles my front boots still look in good condition, what does it cost to have them re-greased? [/quote]

I had it done as part of the "off road service" that was $86.00 at my Mr. T dealer. It is a fluid change on the tranny, front diff, rear diff, transfer case, and lube points. CDan would probably have the real specifics of what that entailed. I just had them tack it on when I was getting my t-belt replaced.

Tad
 
Thanks. I will call my dealership to find out the cost of this service. I am going on vacation in it next month and will be driving 6 hours each way. I don't want to experience any problems if I can help it.
 
Tabraha,

$86 are very cheap for all those oil change. I just changed my transmission oil and it cost $79.99 at local independent shop. Are you sure they changed everything and not just check the level.
 
There was another item lower down on the ticket that was a surcharge onto that service. It was an additional $15.16 for 4 quarts of the ATF T-IV fluid. The dealer said that their price did not include synthetic fluid hence the surcharge.

Tad
 
I can't imagine that 4 qts of ATF is a transmission fluid exchange. Probably just drained the pan and refilled. Whereas Augie's was probably a full flush?

Oh, how can one "regrease" boots that are leaking? Unless it's the clamp that got loose?
 
IMO, I think it would be very hard to re-grease the CV boots on the vehicle, if not impossible. I’ve heard of injecting grease using a hypodermic needle apparatus. But that was many years ago, and not sure if this system is used now.
If the unit is in good repair, (no evidence of it slinging all over) than I would say it’s fine to leave them alone. Form what Landpimp described while back, his boots were barely seeping. It won’t take much to look like a leak. Like a drop of oil, it will spread out to the size of a half dollar in a short time.

Dean
 
it apears my boots are not leaking anymore, but we are making a 600 mile drive on tuesday so I will find out for sure. Creaping up on time for the 90K service.

good info BTW :)

I'd be curious to know how to regrease the boots as well, while on the cruiser.

John
 
you know I'm just baffled that there apparently is no real satisfactory (am I mistaken?) slip-on boot system one could install with all the metal still in place.
Anybody knows, pls let me know, faced with that job in my DD...
 
RE how'd they do that for re-greasing:
Don't have a clue honestly. I figured they loosened the clamp and squirted some grease in there. Hell, mine could have had a crack big enough for a grease gun for that matter :) I really don't think they could've been leaking too bad for me to go an additional 14,000 miles and not cause significant damage to them.

RE ATF:
The ATF was indeed not a flush. Drain and refill.
 
almost 500 miles on the 100 yesterday, not one drop of grease when I got home...........:)

the Slee diff drop stoped the leaking IMOP.

and MAN the new suspension makes the 100 ride so much better on the backroads we took, a pure joy to drive now :)

averaged 16.9mpg on some twistly roads, doing 60-70mph most the time, super happy with that, also so nice to have a Cruiser that can actaully pass another car(or even a logging truck)
 
Pimp:

Suspension again? 865's rear. HD T's in front. Diff Drop. Ay OME shocks?
 
Slee T-bars, OME coils in rear(865 sound right) Slee diff drop and OME shocks all around. Drives like a dream

Jukelemon said:
Pimp:

Suspension again? 865's rear. HD T's in front. Diff Drop. Ay OME shocks?
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Landpimp said:
almost 500 miles on the 100 yesterday, not one drop of grease when I got home...........:)

the Slee diff drop stoped the leaking IMOP.

and MAN the new suspension makes the 100 ride so much better on the backroads we took, a pure joy to drive now :)

averaged 16.9mpg on some twistly roads, doing 60-70mph most the time, super happy with that, also so nice to have a Cruiser that can actaully pass another car(or even a logging truck)
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Don't EVER say that in the 80 forum. OK PIMP? :D
 
say what?

(learning I must be very carefull with what I say and how I say it)

ShottsUZJ100 said:
Don't EVER say that in the 80 forum. OK PIMP? :D
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tabraha said:
.........Repairs consisted of replacement of all four front axle boots. This used 2 of the front drive boot kits (04438-060021) and took 5 hours of labor. Parts cost was $63.92 and labor was $336.96. ................

Tad
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I ran that part number but it didn't work, what did work was 04438-60021 which came up. Did these kits contain both boots, grease and bands?
What band tool does everybody use?
 
FWIW, you can regrease boots as long as there aren't any cracks in them. You loosen up the metal clamp on the shaft enough to put a custom made 'hypodermic' needle underneath it. The end of the needle has a grease zerk on it that clips into the grease gun. You then squirt grease into the boot until it starts to ooze out. Then you either install new clamps or reuse the old ones. You do need a special tool to put the final crimp on the clamp though. I don't know what it's called. My father is an auto mechanic and I've seen all these tools and helped him regrease some boots before.
 
could it be cheaper to get a rebuild half shaft instead? It worked for my old Camry few years ago- installation took about half hour for one side and cost half of the boot replacement at the dealership.
 
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