CV joints & the drive shaft System

The CV joint or another name have a constant-velocity join – which are flexible couplings that connect the drive shaft to both the wheels and transmission.

In other words, they are responsible for the turning of the wheels of the car. 

Your mechanical workshop will inform you if you need a inner or outer cv joint replacement.

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What are the cv joints on a car?

CV joints or another name have a constant-velocity join – which are flexible couplings that connect the drive shaft to both the wheels and transmission.

In other words, they are responsible for the turning of the wheels of the car. 

The cv joint consists of a CV boot and a CV joint. The car has an inner and an outer CV joint. it’s very important to remember that your mechanic will speak to you about inner CV joints and outer cv joints. 

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what a replacement cv joint kit look like

When your mechanic informs you that your cv joint or cv boot needs replacing. Your cv joint kit will consist of the following.

  • cv boot
  • cv joint
  • rings
  • additional (clamps etc)

Do you need to replace the whole kit? No, sometimes you can get away with replacing the necessary parts only.

cv joint replacement kit

Leaking CV joint

Leaking CV joint indicate that the CV boot is torn, this means the grease leaks out and dirt gets in. 

When the CV boot tears, the CV joint becomes compromised and either a replacement CV joint or boot is needed. If you’re lucky you might be able to just replace the CV boot.

Keep in mind if during the process the CV joint becomes stuck and the cannot be removed. The enquire CV joint and cv boot will need to be replaced.

CV boot torn

Torn CV Boot

Completely torn CV boot. Compromised CV boots allow the grease to escape which is needed for the cv joint to be lubricated and the water and dirt to get in. 

the CV joint becomes damaged and a CV joint replacement is needed. 

In this picture, the CV joint was compromised and a new CV boot and CV joint was required. 

cv joint replacement

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