2000 LC small CV axle leak

pavell · Jun 30, 2025

Hi guys I just bought this 2000 LC with 226,000 miles on it. I just noticed the driver axle looks like it has a little weeping. I cleaned it up with break clean in the second pic.

What do you guys think ?

Should I replace the axles ? The passenger sidr is not leaking at all. Do they look like oem axles ?

What is the best repair? Rtv and a helper zip tie ?

Before cleanup

After cleanup

See passenger side below ; not leaking at all

juicemode · Jun 30, 2025

Mine had a little seep there too. I cleaned well and then used a crimp clamp from napa. Sealed tight for me. I’ll post the part number for the clamp tomorrow when I’m back to my computer.

pavell · Jun 30, 2025

I have these. would they be ok ? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NX3PB4V?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2

pavell · Jun 30, 2025

juicemode said:
Mine had a little seep there too. I cleaned well and then used a crimp clamp from napa. Sealed tight for me. I’ll post the part number for the clamp tomorrow when I’m back to my computer.

did you add any grease once you removed the old clamp?

juicemode · Jul 1, 2025

Broken CV Joint clamp question

Noticed my driver side clamp (driveshaft on the wheel side) is broken during my yearly oil change. No grease has leaked out. Is this fix as easy as getting a new metal clamp and installing it? Thanks!

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juicemode · Jul 1, 2025

I did not add any grease but I suppose you easily could.

whitec13 · Jul 1, 2025

I think the issue is in the pic; you’re missing a CV boot clamp.

TahoeZ · Jul 1, 2025

Clamp is missing. Put a hose clamp on it and call it a day.

Patassa · Jul 1, 2025

Our axles have a boat load of grease inside of them. Hard to put any back in while still intact. I agree with others, put a clamp on it (don't over tighten it though) and I wouldn't give it another thought.