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Leaking CV boots, because of lowering? Clicking noise when turning, damaged CV joint?
Hey everyone, I own a 2007 Camry XLE lowered on Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs with KYB-GR2 struts. During a routine maintenance check the tech told me that my CV boots were ripped and needed replacing, however he is doubtful whether warranty will cover it due to me having aftermarket springs and struts. The tech claims that because I lowered the car, it affected the dynamics and caused the boot to rip, but I'm not even slammed, it's just a reasonable drop. I was wondering if anyone else had problems with their CV boots after lowering and if anyone had any advice on my chances of getting warranty to cover it.
Thanks in advance for your time.
MORE INFO: Actually, I had the boots replaced once under my platinum warranty agreement and this was after lowering and aftermarket struts. Not sure why they have to ask warranty again this time. My car also experiences clicking sounds when turn the steering wheel though some people have attributed it to my springs, is it possible that the sound is from a damaged CV joint?
Just thinking from a dealer's viewpoint, I don't think it matters if it is slammed or not, you changed the dynamics of the stock suspension and they will hang their hat on that alone. Suspension change = warranty disclaimer
Actually, I had the boots replaced once under my platinum warranty agreement and this was after lowering and aftermarket struts. Not sure why they have to ask warranty again this time. My car also experiences clicking sounds when turn the steering wheel though some people have attributed it to my springs, is it possible that the sound is from a damaged CV joint?
Hey everyone, I own a 2007 Camry XLE lowered on Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs with KYB-GR2 struts. During a routine maintenance check the tech told me that my CV boots were ripped and needed replacing, however he is doubtful whether warranty will cover it due to me having aftermarket springs and struts. The tech claims that because I lowered the car, it affected the dynamics and caused the boot to rip, but I'm not even slammed, it's just a reasonable drop. I was wondering if anyone else had problems with their CV boots after lowering and if anyone had any advice on my chances of getting warranty to cover it.
Thanks in advance for your time.
MORE INFO: Actually, I had the boots replaced once under my platinum warranty agreement and this was after lowering and aftermarket struts. Not sure why they have to ask warranty again this time. My car also experiences clicking sounds when turn the steering wheel though some people have attributed it to my springs, is it possible that the sound is from a damaged CV joint?
It should not affect the boots. But, and this is a big one. You have altered the spec. from Toyota. An this alone could create an issue for you and warranty. If they refuse. Try going to a different dealer, you are allowed. I think its may be a dealership managers call. Try talking to the maintenance manager directly. Anything can rip a boot, bad towing, snagging something, and just darn age can cause them to go brittle (after 5 years really watch them). They should be checked every time you change your oil.
Good luck.
As for the clicking when turning. Ripped boots and clicking while turning=cv joints that are damaged, in general. Would be the outside joint. Try backing up while turning if the noise is worse that is 100% the cv. Don't just try replacing the boot.
What is sad is when they were replaced last time, they may have taken a shortcut causing the new problem. Lots of people like to use ty-wraps and not clips for installation. Also even if a leaking boot is caught fast, the joint needs to be cleaned, inspected and repacked with grease. Not just repacked because of contamination issues. Grease comes out dirt/water goes in.
It should not affect the boots. But, and this is a big one. You have altered the spec. from Toyota. An this alone could create an issue for you and warranty. If they refuse. Try going to a different dealer, you are allowed. I think its may be a dealership managers call. Try talking to the maintenance manager directly. Anything can rip a boot, bad towing, snagging something, and just darn age can cause them to go brittle (after 5 years really watch them). They should be checked every time you change your oil.
Good luck.
As for the clicking when turning. Ripped boots and clicking while turning=cv joints that are damaged, in general. Would be the outside joint. Try backing up while turning if the noise is worse that is 100% the cv. Don't just try replacing the boot.
What is sad is when they were replaced last time, they may have taken a shortcut causing the new problem. Lots of people like to use ty-wraps and not clips for installation. Also even if a leaking boot is caught fast, the joint needs to be cleaned, inspected and repacked with grease. Not just repacked because of contamination issues. Grease comes out dirt/water goes in.
Thank you for the informative post, I'll post a video of the sounds sometime. If my CV joint is damaged, what would I have to replace, the entire CV driveshaft? Realistically what should I expect to pay for this replacement?
i have a similar problem, i have trd springs with some 19 highlanders rim. since a few months after i lowered my car i started to notice some clicking noise in the front when turning too. i hope it doesnt cost too much to fix. thanks for the info.
I hate to toss out prices I do not live in USA but do it yourself and figure for jobber parts (a guess) or rebuilt about $100 per. Dealer I am sure well over double that plus a few hours labour per.
I've already seen that video before, it makes replacing a CV joint axle (?) look easy. Since I don't really have a mechanical background I guess I'll have to take it in to the dealership and see what they say. I went ahead and PMed TOYOPARTSMAN from here to get a price check. I'll update everyone when I get more information. Thanks again for the advice.
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