CV Joint - Reboot or replace? (1 Viewer)

[Skruf]

Hi All

I'm trying to get my LX470 over the pits and its been pulled up on a busted CV Boot.
The mechanic who inspected reckons that rather than reboot, just replace the whole cv assembly due to the work getting in there.

Its a huge difference in parts costs and there is no sign that the CV is bad although the Vehicle does have 400,000km plus on it.

What do you think?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

If it's not clicking, overly worn, or hasn't had the boot torn for a long time (joint contaminated) then just reboot. Labor is about the same as replacing, but the cost in parts is pretty significant.

 

[vipergrhd]

If it's the factory CV just boot it and call it good. Make sure you take it apart and clean it.

 

[Skruf]

If I'm replacing CV Axles, would I want to spend the extra $$ to buy new flanges and related hardware to help mitigate driveline F-N-R clunk?

 

[jLB]

If I'm replacing CV Axles, would I want to spend the extra $$ to buy new flanges and related hardware to help mitigate driveline F-N-R clunk?

In my world, YES!

 

[2001LC]

FSM has an inspection procedure. In addition too, I consider outer axle splines and snap ring groove. A 400,000 Km would likely fail inspection. Fail replace! Pass reboot!

The mechanic makes more money (labor) rebooting. So His recommendation would seem to be, in your best interest!

 

[Skruf]

FSM has an inspection procedure. In addition too, I consider outer axle splines and snap ring groove. A 400,000 Km would likely fail inspection. Fail replace! Pass reboot!

The mechanic makes more money (labor) rebooting. So His recommendation would seem to be, in your best interest!

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Thanks, great info.

I'll be doing it myself and I think I'll just replace and be done with it. I'm planning to keep it and get it driving nice and tight so I feel its worth putting in the money