What happens if your axle boot is torn?
It is possible to drive a car with a torn CV boot, but doing so will likely lead to further damage that will eventually require more extensive repair. Among the indications that a CV joint or axle has been damaged is a clicking or popping noise when turning, or vibrations at highway speeds.
Is a torn axle boot bad?
Over time, with exposure to the elements a CV boot can become dry or brittle and crack or tear. When a CV boot cracks or tears it will usually leak grease onto the inside of the wheel. A torn boot can also allow dirt, debris, and moisture to enter the CV joint, which will damage the joint.
What causes an axle boot to tear?
The most common cause of CV joint failure is from the deterioration and splitting or tearing of the rubber CV Boot. Once split the protective CV joint grease escapes and dirt, road grime and water can enter the joint and cause the CV joint to wear rapidly and fail prematurely.
How long can you drive with a torn axle boot?
There is no real set time how long the bad joint will last, and it may last a year or a month. A YourMechanic technician can travel to your location and help and replace the axle CV joint boot as soon as possible.
Can you drive a car if the axle is broken?
If one of your axles is broken, do not drive the car. It’s not safe. If you notice a bumping, clicking or grinding noise when going into turns, your axle isn’t broken yet, but it’s only a matter of time. When your axle fails, it’s possible that you’ll lose control of the car, possibly causing an accident or crashing.
How do you know if your wheel axle is broken?
There are a few telltale signs of a broken or damaged axle.
- Loud clunking noises.
- Grease leaking from underneath the vehicle.
- Malfunctioning brakes or inability to accelerate.
- Vehicle tyre misalignment.
How long can you drive on a broken CV joint?
What do CV boots and axles mean in Subaru?
Subaru actually calls the inner joint and boots DOJ (Dual Offset Joint) and the outer joints and boots CV. The typical industry term is inner and outer CV boots and joints and CV axle. A CV axle being a complete assembly consisting of the inner and outer joints and connecting shaft.
Which is better Subaru remanufactured or o.e.axle?
The O.E. Subaru axle that came in the car when it was new is much superior in quality to anything that can be purchased in the aftermarket and much better than a Subaru Remanufactured axle as well. Catching the boot failure early when the boot is starting to crack will keep the costs down and yield a much better repair.
When to repair a Subaru CV boot failure?
Repairing the boot failure prior to the joint running out of grease, or dirt and grit entering the joint will allow a more economical and a better, longer lasting repair than what I am about to talk about next.
How much does it cost to repair a Subaru axle?
A new axle from Subaru is typically over $500.00 and not always available. There used to be better solutions but the flood of cheap priced aftermarket parts brought down the price to repair but really brought down the quality of the repair with it.