Acworth Auto Repair

A torn CV boot sounds like a small rubber problem until you see what it protects. The car may still drive fine. No warning light, no major noise, no big puddle. Maybe there is only a little grease on the inside of the wheel. That grease is the warning. Once the CV boot opens up, the CV joint is no longer sealed. Grease gets out, dirt gets in, and the axle starts wearing in a way it was never meant to. What The CV Boot Protects A CV axle sends power from the transmission or differential to the wheels while still allowing the suspension to move and the wheels to turn. The joints at each end of the axle handle those changing angles. They work hard every mile, especially during turns and acceleration. Inside each joint are metal surfaces packed with heavy grease. The CV boot wraps around the joint and keeps that grease in place. It also keeps out water, sand, road salt, and grit. When the boot is sealed, the joint can last a long time. When it tears, the countdown sta ... read more