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Question: Do shaft seals on trans and cv boots need to be changed?

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rlw521, 3.6L V6, Naples, FL, January 27, 2012, 05:39
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Leaking trans fluid on both sides around cv boots.

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    gmc4me January 27, 2012, 14:26
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    If the seals are leaking they have failed and should be replaced. No the cv boots dont need to be replaced unless they too have ruptured. There are 4 cv boots and it is doubtful that they are all bad but possible. I would get a second opinion if some recommended all cv boots to be replaced. I have only replaced 1 or 2 on vehicles at a time but never all 4.

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