Re: Need C-V joint replacement?

["dmcman82" <srubano@xxxx>]

The boot simply keeps grease in and dirt out of the Joint. A shop 
can service the Joint BUT you will have to order parts through a 
vendor.

Steve

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, RJRavalli@xxxx wrote:
> I was told earlier that my chirping sound from my passenger
> rear wheel is a C-V joint / boot. I know this is a dumb question
> but please bear with me- Are the joint and the boot the same thing?
> Will replacing this be something my shop can do with standard
> parts readily available, or will I have to order from a vendor?
> Any help would be great as I would like to fix this in a one day
> without having to wait for parts if possible.
> 
> Thank you in advance,
> 
> Richard
> (Still wowing people in Modesto, CA on a regular basis!)