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 Replacement Parts Catalog
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What is a CV Boot?
To understand the concept of the CV boot, it's important to first understand the CV or Constant Velocity joint. The CV joints are attached to each end of the drive shaft and their job is to maintain constant levels of torque to the wheels through ranging speeds and other external conditions. The CV joint is packed with grease to keep the parts lubricated. The CV boot surrounds the joint and protects it from being damaged. The boot can be rubber or made of other composite materials, and they are really the only thing protecting your CV joints.
What can go wrong with a CV boot?
A CV boot can be damaged from years of driving on the road. They can wear out from the constant up and down of the suspension. Or, you will find the rubber boots can be punctured by road debris, and the boot can be damaged by potholes or road conditions that are bad enough to jeopardize most of the axle, transmission, and wheel assemblies. The only other problem a CV boot may encounter is to be come disconnected or detached.
How do I know that I have a bad CV boot?
It can be tough to tell that you have a bad boot. Since the boot protects the joint, the joint doesn't just stop working if something happens to the boot. From inside the car, the only clue you may get is extra jarring and shaking while driving and increase in creaky metal suspension sounds. Visually, you may find the boot missing or damaged, but it is more likely that you will see spilled grease on the ground below the boot.
What can be done to maintain my CV boot?
Since your CV boot is designed to protect your CV joint and is essentially put into harm's way on purpose, there is not a real strategy to perform preventative maintenance. The best thing you could do is keep the cars under carriage clean, have your wheel assembly serviced as recommended by the factory, and avoid driving on roads that your car is not designed to handle.
Can I replace my CV boot?
You can replace your CV boot, but you will find it to be quite difficult and potentially very messy. Once you have elevated the vehicle on jack stands or the equivalent, you must make sure to remove your rims and tires. Place a jack stand under the a-arm of the corresponding boot to hold it in place while the car is elevated. Once you have done so, you'll need to remove the driveshaft so that you can access and remove the boot. Consult a local technical before starting this job as it is quite an undertaking.
Latest Lexus CV Boot Kit Applications
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EMPI CV Boot Kit
06/89 - 06/91 Lexus ES250 V6 2VZFE Outer Boot size: 3.735" long 1.010" i.d. inner end 3.500" i.d. outer end CV Boot Kit Boot size: 3.735" long 1.010" i.d. inner end 3.500" i.d. outer end |
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EMPI CV Boot Kit
07/91 - 07/93 Lexus ES300 3VZFE Outer
"GKN" Design Joint Boot size: 3.525 long 1.025 i.d. inner end 3.560 i.d. outer end CV Boot Kit Boot size: 3.525 long 1.025 i.d. inner end 3.560 i.d. outer end |
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EMPI CV Boot Kit
05/89 - 09/94 Lexus LS400 V8 1UZFE Inner or outer
4 per car CV Boot Kit |
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EMPI CV Boot Kit
08/93 - 07/96 Lexus ES300 1MZFE Inner CV Boot Kit |
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EMPI CV Boot Kit
08/93 - 07/96 Lexus ES300 1MZFE Outer Boot size: 3.525 long 1.025 i.d. inner end 3.560 i.d. outer end CV Boot Kit Boot size: 3.525 long 1.025 i.d. inner end 3.560 i.d. outer end |
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EMPI CV Boot Kit
08/96 - 06/01 Lexus ES300 1MZFE Inner CV Boot Kit |
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CV Boot Kit
07/01 - 06/03 Lexus ES300 1MZFE This kit contains 1 boot , 2 clamps, and grease. CV Boot Kit This kit contains 1 boot , 2 clamps, and grease. |
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EMPI CV Boot Kit
06/89 - 06/91 Lexus ES250 V6 2VZFE Inner CV Boot Kit |
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EMPI CV Boot Kit
08/96 - 06/01 Lexus ES300 1MZFE Outer CV Boot Kit |
Some Lexus CV Boot Kit Applications (View Full Catalog Above)
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Lexus ES300 |
Lexus LS400 V8 |
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