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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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2003 cv boot replacement leaks grease

I have a 2003 f150 4x4, 4.6l. I had the upper front axle cv boot punctured and replaced. It has been leaking some grease on the inside side of the boot lip. The retaining strap looks like its in place properly but the grease is leaking underneath the boot edge.It leaked some initially then stoped. But started leaking quite a bit this summmer again. I just had it replaced again a couple weeks ago and it started leaking after a hundred miles like before.
Is excess grease working its way out after it warms up? Or does the boot strap need to be installed tighter?
Any ideas appreciated.

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 07:37 AM
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well i would suggest to tighten the strap some and see if it helps. i am not at all familiar with the newer trucks and their componenets

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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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I had the strap reinstalled a little tighter this week-so far so good.Thanks the input.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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cool man, glad ya got it fixed (you think, lol)

i didn't really help at all but you are welcome

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