When to replace CV boots?

[Werewolf]

What are the tell-tale signs it is time to replace the CV boots?

My front CV boots (inner? outer?) show wear but no tears....

Thanks!

[primetime]

Outer only..inner's never go bad usually. its always outer. You wanna do it at about 75k miles or more on your mileage....Garuntee they will fail at that mileage..

[mdude]

When you start seeing greasy alloy rims, that's time to replace.

[ThrasherFan]

This is one of those things I think you just let fail, then replace. Key is to replace them quickly once they do fail to avoid getting any grit/road crap in the CV joint itself. You should notice grease on the inside of the rim or to be sure make it a habit to take a look under periodically. Mine tore at around 55K miles after 4 yrs on the road.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by ThrasherFan

This is one of those things I think you just let fail, then replace. Key is to replace them quickly once they do fail to avoid getting any grit/road crap in the CV joint itself. You should notice grease on the inside of the rim or to be sure make it a habit to take a look under periodically. Mine tore at around 55K miles after 4 yrs on the road.

When one of them fails, replace both of the outer ones.

[fast4d]

I saw cracks develeoping in one of my boots. so wife takes it to the dealer. they called me back saying it's fine. I told them change it anyway and give me the old parts. I took a look at the boot and it's got a crack all the way around. except it's not cracked all the way through.

[ljnlaw]

I just had one tear and replaced it at 50k.