What is the best grease for CV axles?

It is molybdenum grease usually, IIRC. Just ask for CV grease. Dont forget to use new gaskets, and some schnorr washers under your bolts. CV joints are on the ends of your drive axles... Therefore, "axle grease" (which is almost always molybdenum disulfide grease) is what you use.

What kind of grease to use on a CV axle?

Sta-Lube Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Grease has a lithium base ideal for use in CV joint installation and maintenance. The CV Joint Grease is safe for both domestic and import applications. Use it to extend the life of your CV joints. A degreaser or brake cleaner product can be used for the removal of this grease.

Can I use wheel bearing grease on CV joint?

I use Redline CV2 CVJ grease in wheel bearings and in CVJ's & Birfields. CVJ's put a lot of load on the grease, a lot of pressure and a lot of heat. I would not use anything less than a CVJ spec grease (field repairs excepted).

Is all CV joint grease the same?

Each type of axle has an outer Rzeppa CV joint and an inner tripod joint, but Toyota says for Toyota style axles use their black CV grease for the outer joint and their yellow grease for the inner, while for the Saginaw axles they recommend green grease for both the inner and outer joints.

Can you put too much grease in a CV joint?

Too Much Grease

You never want to add too much grease to a CV joint. The CV joint can get hot due to internal friction and heat transferred from the brakes and engine. The heat can cause the grease and air inside the joint to expand. The pressure can cause the boot to be forced off the body of the joint.

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What happens when CV joint has no grease?

The CV axle joint has boots that contain grease while the axle spins, keeping it from leaking. If the boot develops a leak, the resulting lack of lubrication could soon lead to the failure of the CV joint.

Is CV grease the same as bearing grease?

In addition, CV joint grease is often manufactured to NLGI Grade 1 and would therefore not be suitable for automotive wheel bearings.

What grade is CV joint grease?

In addition, CV joint grease is often manufactured to NLGI Grade 1 and would therefore not be suitable for automotive wheel bearings.

Why is my CV joint leaking grease?

When the CV axle boots become either cracked, torn or compromised in some way, the protective grease needed to keep the constant velocity joint lubricated will leak it's way out, then moisture and dirt will work it's way in.

Should the CV boot have grease?

These CV joints need to be bathed in grease in order to work correctly, which is where the CV boots come in, because they are filled with grease and shroud the CV joint, keeping it protected. However, if the CV boot splits, the grease can leak out and dirt can get in, which causes the joint to wear out.

Do you need to grease brand new CV axles?

Whenever a CV boot is replaced, the old grease will need to be removed and new grease added. You'll also need to grease a CV joint during rebuilding processes, such as replacing an axle stub with a broken wheel speed sensor tone ring or replacing a CV joint.

Do you grease CV axle ends?

Do not use grease, anti-seize compound or other lubricants when mating the CV axle shaft to the wheel hub assembly. Clean and remove all corrosion, rust, burrs and any other debris from the CV axle spline end, wheel hub assembly and steering knuckle.

How much grease does a CV axle need?

One or two ounces in each joint should be sufficient, 30-60 grams.

Do you put grease or oil in CV joints?

Oil is too thin and would just leak out. It also would not provide the lubrication needed fir such a high stress component. The part is used in the same situation that universal joints are which also use heavy grease. CV joints have no seals except to keep dirt out.

What is the difference between inner and outer CV joint grease?

The inner uses a more oil-like grease whereas the outer is a moly based one for sliding forces. That being said, all aftermarket re-boot kits give you a generic moly based grease and it works fine. Those kits never give you enough grease however, so make sure you buy more.

Does a CV joint need special grease?

What kind of grease for CV joints is the most suitable? The most suitable type of grease for CV joints is lithium grease. It is a heavy-duty, premium quality grease that contains molybdenum disulfide and graphite.

Can you drive with a leaking CV axle?

The Constant Velocity is sealed by a boot. This boot may get damaged, and when this happens, the joint will wear out and eventually fail. If you drive a car with a damaged CV, the joint will disintegrate further, making driving impossible. You'll not be able to control the vehicle and may get involved in an accident.

What are signs of a bad CV axle?

When should you not use moly grease?

Greases containing molybdenum disulfide shouldn't be used in applications that see excessive amounts of water ingress as the molybdenum disulfide can have a corrosive effect of the metal surfaces, and is not suited for bearings and other components that move at a rapid pace.

What is the difference between Grade 1 and Grade 2 grease?

NLGI #1 Grease versus NLGI #2 Grease

Less thickener makes a #1 grease more tractable and slippery, while #2 grease has more thickener, making it stiffer and great for all-purpose applications.

How often should CV joints be greased?

drive it forever

CV joint grease is not defined as anything. It is not defined as made for life, nor is it necessary to change it. The only time you want to change it would be if a rubber boot torn/ripped, and invited water and contaminants in the cv joint itself.

Which type of grease quality rating is best suited for wheel bearings?

In rolling bearing applications, three consistency grades are recommended: The most common greases, used in normal bearing applications, have an NLGI grade of 2. Low consistency rolling bearing greases, classified as NLGI 1 greases, are preferred for low ambient temperatures and oscillating applications.

What is the difference between a CV joint and a CV axle?

An axle actually consists of two CV joints. These joints allow the axle to transfer the engine's power to the drive wheels at a constant speed while accommodating any travel conditions, including the up and down motion of the suspension and cornering.

What makes CV joints click?

When it is worn out, the ball bearings will move to a point, then give way. In this process it “pops” to the end of it's travel, causing the popping noise you are talking about. A CV joint will last quite a long time.

What happens if a CV joint breaks while driving?

CV joints failure result in a breakdown of your vehicle's axle. Your vehicle cannot move without repairing the CV joints. If this happens while you are driving, you are likely to experience severe consequences, sometimes resulting in a complete loss of control of your vehicle.