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CV Axle Joint Question

I am working on a 2011 Honda Odyssey EX. Almost 5 months ago, I replaced an inner CV boot clamp after noticing some grease leaking out of the boot. Today I happened to noticed much more grease had been sprayed from the same area. I haven't heard or noticed any issues with the CV axle or with steering.

Could the grease have escaped the boot because I replaced the clamp, or is it a greater issue that now requires rebuilding that CV joint?

Currently, the boot is still intact and the clamp is still holding strong (is it possible to clamp the boot too tightly?). I will be monitoring it to see if it is actively leaking grease

Posted Jul 4, 2026, 6:23 PM UTC

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