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Question: How dangerous is a side axle leaking grease and how expensive to fix it?

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lesandadam, Middleburg, FL, July 30, 2011, 21:02
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I was having my Honda's oil changed and tires rotated and balanced at the dealership. They informed me I had a passenger side axle seal leaking grease and it would cost over $200 to repair. But they didn't make it sound urgent. I haven't noticed any oil leaks or oil on my garage floor.

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, July 30, 2011, 22:24
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    The axle seal would be at the transmission I believe what you are being told is the axle shaft CV boot is ripped and leaking grease. Labor guide would be 1.2 hours to remove axle, clean and replace CV boot. The part is about $50. Get a quote from an independent repair shop that has Honda experience.

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    lesandadam, July 31, 2011, 07:04
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    Thanks for your help. Is this a repair that needs to be handled immediately, or do I have time to save for it? I wouldn't want to create more damage by driving on it and I do a lot of driving. Thanks again!

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