Hi Guys,

One of my CV Joints on the front axle has started to chatter slightly....i am thinking of removing the Boot and regreasing it to see if it will help...

Is it just a matter of removing the boot and re-applying grease? What sort of grease should be used?

Also...my GV had a old oil leak and there are still remenants of oil around the rear of the engine / underneath the trans....whats the best way to remove this...degeraser and a cloth??

I am wary of Power washes and what they can do to electrics.

Cheers,

Zukibloke

Reference the grease/oil on your tranny and transfer cases... i just spray the area with an off-the-parts store shelf injector cleaner (in a spray can) with the plastic tube inserted.  Then I brush it off while wet with a stiff bristle brush (and old tooth brush for the small places), then spray the cleaned area off  and let it air dry.  If you have a continuing leak issue, you'll know it before long.

If it is really heavy, wipe the excess off with an old rag or scraper first.  You may want to lay newspaper down if you do this in your garage or on your driveway.  It works!   I'm not too anal about keeping my trucklets clean, but when it comes to the engine and drive train, packed up mud/dirt/grease just promotes frame rust or wear and excessive heat build-up on componments.  Also you can't see a problem developing (leaks and damage) until it is too late.  And of course it makes it cleaner to pull services.   

Be sure to wear eye protection and old clothes.  If they aren't work clothes when you begin, they will be.


Norm

If the CV hasn't gone too far, you need to clean out all the old grease and metal bits and get the whole thing scrupulously clean, then regrease.  Frankly, it's only postponing the inevitable, so, unless cost is the driver, save the effort and fit new.

although its probably not what you want to here its your best bet to just replace them. 

CV axle grease is rather specific. More liquid like than traditional grease. Provided the boots are good you can buy the high tension hose clamps. Some CVs are rebuildable by buying a kit- most however are not, replaceing the needle bearings and trunion... err races? Mostly when a cv is failing it's the outer housing that is wearing out and allowing the trunion to pop out of place.

Trust me when I say it's not worth half th headache to source parts and rebuild only to replace a few months later. Replace it as soon as is convenient and don't worry about the rest