Re: Question on CV Joints/Boots

On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 04:39:01 GMT, TeGGeR
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>> TeGGeR, thanks for the reply.  I'll be sure to inspect for cracks in
>> the boots every oil change and replace them as necessary.
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>You're welcome.
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>Don't know what car you've got, but if it has unequal-length driveshafts 
>(no center shaft and bearing), pay particular attention to the one on the 
>differential side. This one will crack first because it runs at steeper 
>angles relative to the axis of the wheel.

That's the order in which mine went (contrary to some nay sayer's opinion).  I
replaced the originals with aftermarket remans about 2.5 years ago.  The
passenger side reman went about 5 months ago and the second I noticed one week
ago during an oil change.

>The cracks generally start on the largest part of the bellows first, and 
>only on part of the circumference, so check all around in good light.

I think mine split on the first crease (again, contrary to some nay sayer's
opinion).

Right again!

John M.
92 Civic DX HB AT