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Sedans Toyota Camry Toyota Camry - CV Boot Questions
20 messages, Last post on Oct 26, 2009 at 7:06 AM
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I have a 2003 Camry with 30000 miles. Has any of the reader checked their CV boots? My CV boots are cracking, but the Toyota dealer refuses to replace them under the warranty. The dealer says that the dealer will replace them if the boots are broken. I do not want to wait until the boots are broken, because if the boots are broken, the grease will not lubricate the CV joints. If the CV joints fail due to lubrication problem, the dealer will say that failure due to lubrication problem is not covered by warranty, and I will have to pay several hundred of dollars to replace them. I am concerned, because I have experienced with my other car. Please let me know if you have checked your CV boots. Thank you. |
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Replying to: camrydriver (Jan 12, 2005 12:34 pm) How was it determined that the boots are cracking? When a vehcile is on a lift, the suspension drops to its lowest level, which can stretch the boots and expose superficial cracking but is usually of no consequence. Further, if there is loss of grease, there is a big mess with splatters all over, and there is enough grease to prevent instant damage, i.e. the boot has to be torn for a good many miles before damage occurs by dirt and water ingress. That is why keeping an eye on things with periodic inspections may be all that is required. If you are still concerned, have the dealer document your claims in writing, so that in event of a later failure, you have proof that the problem was pointed out under warranty.
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Replying to: camrydriver (Jan 12, 2005 12:34 pm) Good luck.
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Replying to: camrydriver (Jan 12, 2005 12:34 pm)
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Replying to: vcheng (Jan 12, 2005 3:38 pm) The crack was found when the vehicle is on a lift. |
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Replying to: jdeib (Jan 12, 2005 5:56 pm) |
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Replying to: typesix (Jan 13, 2005 9:44 am) |
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Replying to: camrydriver (Jan 12, 2005 12:34 pm) 
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Replying to: peterpan (Jan 20, 2005 9:46 pm) |
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