How to Examine Driveline and CV Boots in a Dodge Durango
When it comes to caring for your Dodge Durango, you must not only take care of the maintenance jobs under the hood, but under the SUV as well. This includes making sure pieces of the wheel well attached to the steering system, like the driveline and CV boots, are in proper working condition. Here's how to give those parts a proper examination in mere minutes.
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Instructions
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Slide underneath your Dodge Durango by one of the wheel wells. Laying a blanket down on the ground might make the experience a little more comfortable.
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Locate the CV boot and driveline for that wheel well. The CV boot encases the CV joint and holds in the lubrication so that your wheels properly turn as you steer. The driveline refers to the hardware that goes into the CV boot and ultimately the wheel well.
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Check for dry rot, cracking, splitting and chafing of the rubber on the CV boot. If any of these things is occurring, then the CV boot needs to be replaced, as an exposed CV joint can easily corrode, impairing your driving ability.
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Examine the driveline for an irregular bending or corrosion. The driveline usually stays pretty well intact unless your Dodge Durango does a lot of off-roading, drives over some nasty pot holes or gets in an accident. Dirt and grime are perfectly acceptable on the hardware of the driveline.
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Complete the task of inspecting the driveline and CV boots of your Dodge Durango by checking out the other three wheel wells.
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Tips & Warnings
Have your mechanic check your CV boots each time you have your oil changed. Catching a cracked CV boot early can save you a lot of money since you won't have to replace the entire CV joint.
To check for leakage, use your rag to wipe down the CV joints. If there is excess lubricant, then there is a leak on your rubber boot and it needs to be replaced.
