Hi all,
After an oil change about 6 months ago, I noticed grease from the inner CV Joint on the passenger side. The boot was not torn or otherwise damaged. The grease was leaking out of the larger boot end. After some reading here at NSXPrime, it seemed that my car's problem was a common event and that the boot/grease would have to be replaced.
I ordered a set of CV boots. Shortly after I ordered the boots, the NSX Driver issue of replacing the CV boots arrived in the mail. Perfect timing!
I finished replacing the boots and grease yesterday and I'd like to post a couple of comments about the task.
1. I was surprised at the lack of grease remaining in the leaking boot. The amount was less than half of what should have been there. The CV Joints were still plenty lubricated, but who knows how long before the grease totally disappeared! My advice to you is if your CV boots are slinging grease, have them and the grease replaced as soon as possible! I have a '94 with just 39k miles.
2. Larry Bastanza's write up on changing the CV Boots was right on. Thank you Larry. Your suggestions on removing the CV Joints from the intermediate shaft were excellent. I used the two pry bar method and, after a few tries, the joint separated.
3. Removing the axel nut was no problem other than trying to find a 36mm socket in the little town I live near. Instead of using a air wrench, I used a breaker-bar with a 3 foot cheater bar. I had my spouse hold the brake down hard while I used the setup to break loose the nut. The nut was loose in 2 seconds. Piece of cake!
4. I purchased the banding tool to lock the boots in place. The tool, used as directed, broke the first band. According to the instructions (in the manual), the band is to be placed on the boot (rapped twice), then pulled (tightened) by hand. Then, as you are holding the band, make a mark 10-14mm from the clip, then using the special tool, pull the band tight to where the mark meets the clip. Well, I never got anywhere near the mark before the band broke. Lesson learned on the other bands....pull snug with the tool, the secure according to the instructions.
If you decide to do the job yourself, just follow Larry's instructions and you can't go wrong. I took my time and the total time spent was about 7 hours (that time includes placing the car on jack stands). Most of that was spent removing the old grease. Good luck and have fun!
After an oil change about 6 months ago, I noticed grease from the inner CV Joint on the passenger side. The boot was not torn or otherwise damaged. The grease was leaking out of the larger boot end. After some reading here at NSXPrime, it seemed that my car's problem was a common event and that the boot/grease would have to be replaced.
I ordered a set of CV boots. Shortly after I ordered the boots, the NSX Driver issue of replacing the CV boots arrived in the mail. Perfect timing!
I finished replacing the boots and grease yesterday and I'd like to post a couple of comments about the task.
1. I was surprised at the lack of grease remaining in the leaking boot. The amount was less than half of what should have been there. The CV Joints were still plenty lubricated, but who knows how long before the grease totally disappeared! My advice to you is if your CV boots are slinging grease, have them and the grease replaced as soon as possible! I have a '94 with just 39k miles.
2. Larry Bastanza's write up on changing the CV Boots was right on. Thank you Larry. Your suggestions on removing the CV Joints from the intermediate shaft were excellent. I used the two pry bar method and, after a few tries, the joint separated.
3. Removing the axel nut was no problem other than trying to find a 36mm socket in the little town I live near. Instead of using a air wrench, I used a breaker-bar with a 3 foot cheater bar. I had my spouse hold the brake down hard while I used the setup to break loose the nut. The nut was loose in 2 seconds. Piece of cake!
4. I purchased the banding tool to lock the boots in place. The tool, used as directed, broke the first band. According to the instructions (in the manual), the band is to be placed on the boot (rapped twice), then pulled (tightened) by hand. Then, as you are holding the band, make a mark 10-14mm from the clip, then using the special tool, pull the band tight to where the mark meets the clip. Well, I never got anywhere near the mark before the band broke. Lesson learned on the other bands....pull snug with the tool, the secure according to the instructions.
If you decide to do the job yourself, just follow Larry's instructions and you can't go wrong. I took my time and the total time spent was about 7 hours (that time includes placing the car on jack stands). Most of that was spent removing the old grease. Good luck and have fun!
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