Question about servicing CV joints

No, it's not super-critical in this application IMO as it's not a case where the ball is moving/rotating at high speed. In fact, reversing the whole CV joint itself is often done to shift the "wear" to new locations on the races.

 

What model ?

 

Just carefully check the individual balls and races for any wear or distortions, it will be obvious, if any are found, replace the unit.
Gary Bobileff
Bobileff Motorcar Company in San Diego

 

No but be careful when re-installing the CV joint itself into the vehicle.

I'm not sure about Ferrari CV joints specifically, but on some cars they can come apart when installing back into the trans axle (if you angle or extend them too far).

Ray

 

A lot of times (these days), it's cheaper to buy an entire new half shaft as opposed to going through the hassles of replacing the boot on the old shaft. I just did the front CV joints on my girlfriend's Lexus and it was cheaper just to buy them off Amazon than try to source the rubber boot, bands, etc.

Ray

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This is why I drive a Toyota now.. even in 3rd world countries, parts are just down the road (if there is a road I mean).

Ray

 

Did you check eBay?

Ray

 

I had the same thought after you disclosed that it was for a Japanese import: "why not just buy a new axle assembly instead of dicking around cleaning/repacking/new boots/boot clamps (last time I did this on a Honda it was only about $69 for the whole axle assembly)" so I went to RockAuto and then I maybe found out why -- it's a Suzuki, and those haven't been sold in the US since 2013 .

 

The SX4 was also sold as a Fiat Sedici so it's even kinda, sorta Italian...