Hi,

My camry is 2008 and it has very low miles on it (14k). I went for oil change last week and the mechanic showed me that the front right CV axel is broken. I can still live with it couple of months, since it is not making click sound when I am rotating steering. But I am kind of surprised to see the broken CV axel with a camry with that low miles. Is it normal?

Thanks

 

you won't be bale to drive if it's broken. what exactly IS broken?

 

Must be the boot is damaged. If so get the boot replaced ASAP or the axle will fail.

Toyota has a split boot that is claimed to work well.

 

yeah, split boots... you ever tried one? for cost of 2 of those, and HASSLE of putting them on - and I, actually, DID it, it is well worth buying aftermarket driveaxle and dropping it in. 'ts like 20-30 minute job for experienced guy with tools. good luck on split boot.

 

Toyota has a decent split boot available that does not fail as aftermarket. Plus the original axle is kept versus installing a junk out of the box rebuild unit that is sold today.

 

well, Joey, you are a very knowledgeable guy, no doubt. I am a very good tree shade mechanic though. I have done COUNTLESS CV axles, aftermarket, and never had any issues.
I have, also, tried those split boots, and for the love of God, I'd rather drive around with plastic bag, filled with grease, wrapped around CV joint, then attempt to spend $40 on one of those, and try to pack it with grease - before sealing with glue. Average aftermarket CV axle costs about $80, comes with year warranty through the store, has both boots NEW AND PACKED WITH GREASE, and for me, is about 20 minute job to replace.
With all due respect.

But this is idle discussion anyway, as we simply do not know, what "is broken". Everyone's guess is good.