HOW TO REPLACE A DRIVESHAFT BOOT
A split driveshaft boot will very quickly result in worn and damaged CV joints. Once the rubber boot splits it will allow the grease inside to escape as well as allowing road dirt and water to enter the joint. This will lead to accelerated wear or seizure of the moving parts leaving you with a costly repair bill or even worse a high speed accident, so the sooner you spot the problem and get it sorted the better.
The rubber boots that protect the CV joints on the driveshafts can split for a variety of reasons ranging from general wear and tear to damage from debris on the road. A damaged rubber boot is most likely to be spotted at your annual MoT but you should get into the habit of
