My wheel is leaking something?

[Jeep Junkie]

Guys, what's this?

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[jkpa]

Is it leaking from CV joint? Are there any tears in the boot?

 

[Jeep Junkie]

Is it leaking from CV joint? Are there any tears in the boot?

Should I wash it with high pressure and see if it comes again?

 

[Jeep Junkie]

My mechanic

 

[Medsker]

It is from the CV Boot. If you high pressure wash it it will remove the rest of the grease and make things worse. You'll need to at least replace the boot and possibly the joint.

 

[Jeep Junkie]

It is from the CV Boot. If you high pressure wash it it will remove the rest of the grease and make things worse. You'll need to at least replace the boot and possibly the joint.

Is this normal and will keep happening again and again?

 

[Medsker]

They usually last the Life of the axle but sometimes they get ripped on a stick, etc. I've had them last for years. They make boots that have a seam n them to replace it without removing the axle. I highly don't recommend doing that. They seem to only last a few months. I wouldn't worry about it happening often. Just get you mechanic to repair it properly and it should last for years.

 

[Jeep Junkie]

They usually last the Life of the axle but sometimes they get ripped on a stick, etc. I've had them last for years. They make boots that have a seam n them to replace it without removing the axle. I highly don't recommend doing that. They seem to only last a few months. I wouldn't worry about it happening often. Just get you mechanic to repair it properly and it should last for years.

Thanks how much do you think is the damage $$$?

 

[Medsker]

I'm not sure. Back when I worked at Sears Auto Center 20 years ago we would charge around $300 installed. I bet it's double that by now. Someone else hopefully will chime in that has had it done recently.

 

[Jeep Junkie]

I'm not sure. Back when I worked at Sears Auto Center 20 years ago we would charge around $300 installed. I bet it's double that by now. Someone else hopefully will chime in that has had it done recently.

Can I drive like this for a few thousand miles?

 

[Muel_In_MN]

Doubtful it will last that long.

 

[ForgottenTaco]

Looks like you ran over Slimer from the Ghostbusters

 

[Jeep Junkie]

Guys, so what did this to me, a stupid Seattle pothole or some sharp tree branch on the trail?

 

[Camaroboi13]

Potholes won’t do that. Also get it replaced sooner than later. Grease coming out means water coming in and that will destroy the fluid inside and rust the axle.

 

[Left Field]

Guys, what's this?

Take a close look at the damaged area on the boot. If it's a cut or tear, then it's likely trail damage. If it is a straight split along a rib it may be a defective boot and may be covered by warranty. I've had both scenarios on past vehicles.
LF

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