psgr side axle boot leak
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You can replace just the boot, but for all the work involved, I would swap in a rebuilt axle with new joints, grease and boots. Leaking boots not only lose lubrication, but they allow damaging dirt and water to get in. After all the grease gets slung out the joint can quickly wear out.
Depends on if joint is contaminated. If not, you can replace just boots, but its a messy job. Lots of people just replace thevwhole axle, its faster and easy. Quality of aftermarket axles is inferior, but if you just want it going for regular driving its fine
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....but they have a warranty. If you just replace the boot, there's a chance you'll end up doing the job over to replace the joint later when it progresses to failure.
That pic is a steering rack boot.
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Could it be coated in grease slung out of the CV boot? Yes, it looks like a steering rack boot.
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Yeah it's steering rack boot and looks like something else is leaking above it. I hope it's not the dreaded timing cover.
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Buy a new axle assembly I used to rebuild them but they are so cheap dollar wise ...and they work there's not a problem with them RockAuto is an excellent place or even your local automotive store.
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All these expert answers and only 4 recognized the Rack Boot. And yes, the boot is replaceable. And check the inner tie rod for play, no play its OK. However if you let that go too long and power steering fluid starts to leak because the seal got ate up by sand now you need a rack and alignment.
The funny part of all this is that I had the same p/s boot tear/leak in the same spot in the 2009 XL about 3 years ago. I did not even recognize it!! The funnier part is that Firestone just told me I have that "axle boot leak" when they did the alignment on Tuesday!!
Looking at the picture the first impression was Power Steering boot!
However, on closer look I see some greenish grease almost slung in a plane around there. That could be CV joint grease. It would help if OP can post detail pictures of the boots. But in any case, either reboot using genuine boots if the joints are still good, or use reman axles from the dealer. You can check with an online dealer on that:
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Other members use new aftermarket axles with lifetime warranty. Such as Cardone off rockauto.
BTW, a sealed wheel bearing doesn't have that much grease to sling all over like that.
However, on closer look I see some greenish grease almost slung in a plane around there. That could be CV joint grease. It would help if OP can post detail pictures of the boots. But in any case, either reboot using genuine boots if the joints are still good, or use reman axles from the dealer. You can check with an online dealer on that:
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Other members use new aftermarket axles with lifetime warranty. Such as Cardone off rockauto.
BTW, a sealed wheel bearing doesn't have that much grease to sling all over like that.
I am not at home in a place to safely get the car up where I need it. It does remind me of the 09 that I had a P/S rack boot replaced with a Moog part about 3 years ago. But, Firestone alignment guy said axle, but who knows if they know the difference? It looks like grease is splattered on bottom of the p/s pumpLooking at the picture the first impression was Power Steering boot!
However, on closer look I see some greenish grease almost slung in a plane around there. That could be CV joint grease. It would help if OP can post detail pictures of the boots. But in any case, either reboot using genuine boots if the joints are still good, or use reman axles from the dealer. You can check with an online dealer on that:
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Other members use new aftermarket axles with lifetime warranty. Such as Cardone off rockauto.
BTW, a sealed wheel bearing doesn't have that much grease to sling all over like that.
If PS boot leaks, it's ATF coming out of there. At most there's greasy grime. But looking where I circled, the same type of grease was slung onto those places too. So while you showed the picture of the PS boot, I do think the shop is correct that it's axle grease and therefore a torn CV boot.
IMO, PS boot leak doesn't do this:
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CV boot leak can sling grease onto PS boot:
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I say yours is CV grease similar to maberma's here (Inner CV Boot Clamps Are Not Supposed to Be Air-tight):
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Therefore you need to examine the inner and outer CV boots that leak like this:
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IMO, PS boot leak doesn't do this:
CV boot leak can sling grease onto PS boot:
I say yours is CV grease similar to maberma's here (Inner CV Boot Clamps Are Not Supposed to Be Air-tight):
Therefore you need to examine the inner and outer CV boots that leak like this:
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How do you tell if it's ok just to grease and replace boots (and see the axle is not damaged)? Since I am planning to replace front wheel hub/bearings/knuckle assemblies and front struts... it's time to get on this at the same time
How do you tell if it's ok just to grease and replace boots (and see the axle is not damaged)? Since I am planning to replace front wheel hub/bearings/knuckle assemblies and front struts... it's time to get on this at the same time
If the boot just recently developed a small crack, and water and sand haven't got a chance to get in then it's good chance that you can just reboot. There should be no popping noises from the outer joint in tight turns, and on acceleration or deceleration no vibrations from inner joints.
The joints should move freely and smoothly in your hands as you inspect them and move them through their ranges.
Besides the $45 inner and outer boot kit, which is the lowest cost solution when the axle is in good shape and my preferred method, you can also consider Toyota reman axles at $98.16 plus shipping.
Aftermarket new axles from Cardone is also available from rockauto, lifetime warranty, about $69 plus shipping, and never have to reboot again! Buyer does pay return shipping (discounted label) even for warranty claim with rockauto, so beware.
It's a good time to change out the axle shaft seal too while at it. Rockauto lists them under differential output shaft seal.
Inspect the lower ball joints. It may be a good time to change them too.
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The joints should move freely and smoothly in your hands as you inspect them and move them through their ranges.
Besides the $45 inner and outer boot kit, which is the lowest cost solution when the axle is in good shape and my preferred method, you can also consider Toyota reman axles at $98.16 plus shipping.
Aftermarket new axles from Cardone is also available from rockauto, lifetime warranty, about $69 plus shipping, and never have to reboot again! Buyer does pay return shipping (discounted label) even for warranty claim with rockauto, so beware.
It's a good time to change out the axle shaft seal too while at it. Rockauto lists them under differential output shaft seal.
Inspect the lower ball joints. It may be a good time to change them too.
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So the $45 + $20 shipping for CV boot kit plus an axle shaft seal almost sounds just buy a Toyota reman unit! However, I am seeing a $75 axle shaft core charge from McGToyota.
Anyway, this Toyota guy's video starting at 5:20 minutes says not to touch the bearing.. do you still need the differential output shaft seal? Isn't that at the transmission itself? I do see them at Rock for $5-6 . I see at Mcg Toyota Automatic Transmission Output Shaft Seal (Left, Front), I am doing Right front
Anyway, this Toyota guy's video starting at 5:20 minutes says not to touch the bearing.. do you still need the differential output shaft seal? Isn't that at the transmission itself? I do see them at Rock for $5-6 . I see at Mcg Toyota Automatic Transmission Output Shaft Seal (Left, Front), I am doing Right front
Not sure which video if you can provide the link. If it's the intermediate support bearing, then there is a holding bolt. The problem with that bearing is rust can seize it in there, and removal can be a bear. I use plenty of rust penetrant and let it soak. Spray it again and let it soak again. A parts store free loaner slide hammer and joint removal attachment helped.
Right side oil seal should be this one, your VIN and their customer service can find you the right one.
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SKF has a right side seal:
I'd replace the axle seal. Some members don't bother. But if it leaks later you'll have to dig back in.
As far as the core there's also return shipping for the core. I'm not sure how online dealers handle that, if they give you a label or not.
Right side oil seal should be this one, your VIN and their customer service can find you the right one.
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SKF has a right side seal:
I'd replace the axle seal. Some members don't bother. But if it leaks later you'll have to dig back in.
As far as the core there's also return shipping for the core. I'm not sure how online dealers handle that, if they give you a label or not.
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