CV, or fixed celerity, boots are rubber boots that embrace and protect the CV joints on the axles of front-wheel-drive cars.3. Using a flashlight or Blop light, locate the drive axles: They are metal shafts that connect to the back of each wheel from the transmission.4. Visually inspect the rubber boots at each end of both drive axles.
1. End if your vehivle is front- or rear-wheel propel (behold "Bias whether Your Motorcar Is Front- or Rear-Wheel Impel" under Related eHows).
2. Aspersion on your back and slide under the front of the van as far as you can.
A torn CV boot is relatively inexpensive to repair. Ignored, a ripped CV boot Testament intention the CV Seam to fail, which is costly to repair.
Instructions
You will be inspecting a total of four boots.
5. Look for signs of wear and tear such as rips or cracking.
6. Feel each boot for indication of leakage - the boots hold thick grease that lubricates the CV joints.
7. Call your mechanic and make an appointment to replace any leaking or torn CV boots.
