CV boot - megane

steven0123 · Unread post by **steven0123** » 13 Jun 2005, 15:06

When accelerating with a laden car i am getting a horrible rubbing noise, I have noticed that the cv boot on the nearside has come loose and is spraying grease all over the inner wheel.. is there anything other than the CV boot (and grease) that needs replacing, or should i be ok just replacing the boot?
any help appreciated!

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 13 Jun 2005, 23:46

Doubt a split CV boot woul dcause a rubbing noise.
I would be looking at the back tyres to see if they have any unusual wear marks.

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 14 Jun 2005, 00:17

Check that the engine mounts haven't given way, or the gear box the chassie stabaliser mounting. Looks like a twisted piece of alloy with rubber ends on it. Not expensive to buy from renault about £10 plus VAT.

steven0123 · Unread post by **steven0123** » 15 Jun 2005, 18:07

the boot hasn't split its popped off on the wheel side, the clip had snapped. i fastened it on again over the weekend and all the noise stopped until it popped off again.. assuming that the boot is worn and needs to be replaced..

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 16 Jun 2005, 00:28

Sounds as though the large end of the boot may have expaned a little and so making it baggy on the joint.

reblack68 · Unread post by **reblack68** » 16 Jun 2005, 00:38

Or it could be one of those universal boots that is universally too short for any car.
Get the boot replaced ASAP, a leaking boot causes damage to the CV joint that may not be immediately apparent.

steven0123 · Unread post by **steven0123** » 16 Jun 2005, 17:40

all sorted now, heck of a job, replaced the boots at either end of the CV joint, all looks tidy now! just over 2 hours work, and reno were gonna charge 150 for labour!

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 17 Jun 2005, 00:17

nice one now all sorted.