i was doing my brakes today and i noticed this green slim....i look up and see this

(cell phone pic)

my question now is does this boot hold the diff fluid in? did i blow something? what do i do now? honestly its been there for more than a day some of the green goo was crusted and i havnt noticed a difference in driving what is this and how do i go about fixing it

 

Hmm...might need that joint replaced but no, that grease is there to lube the joint, it's not your diff fluid leaking out.

 

i was starting to think it was grease it got really sticky...so is it a matter of just replacing the boot possibly

 

As long as there isn't any awkward noises coming from the joint, like popping or clicking you should be good to repack the grease and replace the boot.
Dan

 

does anyone know a site or a vendor that carries these boots? or do i have to go to the stealership to get one

any write ups on the install?

 

If you've never taken a CV joint apart and aren't real mechanically inclined....I would let someone else do it. They are a pain if you don't know what you are doing.

You can probably get a boot kit from an Autozone or NAPA. Or you can take the axle to your favorite local repair shop and have them fix it. The boot kit should be like $10-$20 and it should only take someone who knows what they are doing about a 1/2 hour.

 

Just find out how much a whole new axle is, who knows what got in there.

 

I bet a new axle will be in the $300 price range.

 

300$

Try north of 600$ from the dealer if you are from a shop.

List cost on a new axle here in New York is around 750$ new

I am not sure if you can just get a new joint or not but there is no way you are getting an oem axle for 300$ brand new.

 

Don't listen to these guys..Why waste money on a new axle if you can just replace the boot for 12-15$ ? Its a very easy fix. Now if you clicking later on that change the axle but I wouldnt just up and spend all of that money for a axle "just because".

Good luck

 

^^that's what I said. just get the boot and replace it.

 

+1

just replace the boot

 

Replace the boot, its been done plenty of times with no issues. I know people personally that have done it just fine. A New axle is in the $700 range from Mitsu.

 

+1 on boot replacement. I've never even heard of a CV joint failing in a way that could hurt anything but the joint. Might as well ride out the one you've got. There's a VERY good chance you'll never have problems with it again. Just keep an ear out for that clikcing sound you hear when old FWD cars turn corners in parking lots.

 

alright im going to give the boot a try as of now there is no clicking sound...and for $20 if it works wonderful and if doesnt it was only $20 thanks for all the input