2006 Ford Explorer Should Get Left Outer Cv Boot Replaced They Slinging Grease

2006 FORD EXPLORER
85,000 MILES
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Should I get the left outer cv boot replaced, they said it is slinging grease they said to replace half shaft
Mar 7, 2013 at 11:04 AM
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Of course. That boot also keeps dirt and water out. New cv joints typically cost a real lot more than an entire rebuilt half shaft. They often last the life of the vehicle, . . . unless you ignore a torn or split boot.
Mar 7, 2013 at 11:18 AM
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