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Smashed garter spring on a CV axle replacement

submitted by MaryXmas to cars 8 monthsOct 17, 2024 16:24:21 ago (+7/-0)     (cars)

I am replacing the front CV axels on my older Japanese car - drivers side went fine. Passenger side was leaking after a few hundred feet. I took it apart again and found a smashed garter spring right at the end of the cv axle seal. The actual deal looks ok. I am trying to find a replacement, any ideas where to get such a thing? The shops near me didn't have the axle seals so I don't think they will have a garter spring. I get the idea that this is part of the seal, is this even necessary if the seal is in place?


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Kozel 1 points 8 months ago

if the bolt pattern fits what's the difference between honda and toyota wheels?

I'll tell you a junk yard story...

Hand rest on the beamer had ripped leather that was abrasing my elbow. I got a vinly kit to replace it, but when I removed the arm rest it was all cracked and couldn't be put back. So I went to 8 pick n pulls. One had the part but it was rusted on. Finally on my way home, on my last pick n pull, I found this part for $10 but in black instead of walnut. Whatever. The car was worth about $3k and this part was $900 on ebay.