help grease everywhere!!!

[baynton1991]

I am a noob but I stumbled across this on my car an even i can tell its not right.
its the driverside drive shaft. just wondering does the whole thing need replacing or just the rubber piece or is there anyway to do a temporary fix. cheers

 

[otski172]

Depends how long its been split for really, drive shafts have a constant velocity joint inside them hence Cv joint. they rely on grease to keep them running smooth, if there is a knocking noise when you go round bends etc, chances are they cv is knackered, cv boots can be a pig to fit so in the past ive just fitted new shafts depending on price.

 

[scotty2hotty81]

New shaft time

 

[baynton1991]

is there anything i can do 2 prevent the joint getting worse? anything to cover it with?

 

[Tom]

Nope. Get it sorted ASAP.

 

[Unclenos]

You can get a boot that's split down the middle and it glues in place, but tbh they are sh1t and don't really work.
If the boots been like that for a while chances are it knackered anyway so new cv joint for you I'm afraid. I've changed them on other cars without a lot of hassle but you relay need the right tools to get bits apart (heat helps loads)

 

[172Ben]

Its about 4 13mm bolts, to remove the cage that holds the shaft, then undo the hub nut, and i think i losened the suspension strut to give me enough room.

No "special" tools needed, and something you can change yourself.

 

[Dan519]

that joint cannot have the boot replaced unfortunately, parts not available. Reconditioned shaft from renault is your best option

 

[kolatrl]

You can try sealing it with some silicone sealer if the hole aint too big, just as a temporary thing.

 

[Dan519]

You can try sealing it with some silicone sealer if the hole aint too big, just as a temporary thing.

pretty clear from the above picture that it's not a small hole

 

[kolatrl]

Lol ye I was on my phone when I posted that so I couldnt see the photo all that well.