2006 Chrysler Town Country Front Axel Boot Leaks On Occasion Steadily Three

2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
62,000 MILES
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GOTTROUBLE
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Front axel boot leaks on occasion but not steadily. Three years ago a repair shop showed me slight oozing at the boot clamp and said I needed a complete axle replacement for $1200. i said no since it wasn't even a drip. Had transmission fluid changed about two years ago. No comment about any leak at that shop. I have checked fluid level regularly. No noticeable loss. Now a couple days ago had a line of drips from center to left front wheel on garage floor. Cleaned it up. Not one drop on floor dor last three days.
Is the boot replaceable without removing axle? Can this possibly be resolved by simply tightening the boot clamp?
Any direction is appreciated.
Feb 18, 2013 at 11:17 AM
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HMAC300
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the boot can be replaced but it's easier to just replace with a rebuilt axle. you have to remove axle to replace the boot.
Feb 18, 2013 at 12:20 PM
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GOTTROUBLE
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May not have been clear about what advice I was looking for but I believe my point was does it have to be replaced in your opinion. What about tightening the boot clamp.
Feb 18, 2013 at 12:34 PM
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HMAC300
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you need a special tool to tighten the clamp or maybe a pair of wire clippers will do it. if it continues to leak or carcks the lube goe out and the axle fails.
Feb 18, 2013 at 12:57 PM
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