tn52

A warning for those with 1st Gen LS400 (90-94): I STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you service your rear CV joints (two on each side for a total of four). Mines were NOT broken or tear anything but when I replaced those CV boots, there were NO grease left inside the joints - all have turned to some kind of light brown LIQUID! They drained out just like old oil when I took off the CV belt clips. Even if your CVs are not broken, if you see moist DUST collecting around the boots AND on the axles, that 's a bad sign. Those CV boots are designed to hold grease but not liquid. BOOTs are cheap but axles are $$$$$$$ - I will not need to explain more...

hyperopt

What was the vehicle's mileage prior to you servicing the CV joints?

tn52

I'm at 120,xxx.

Rhabryn

What was the cost of servicing those CV joints?

tn52

I bought OEM boots a while back ($120.00 something) and did the job myself. There were nothing special about this except the job was super dirty. I do make a mark on the axles so I can reinstall everything back in the same way that they came off. This is a very common service so I guess any garage could do this - just call them up for an estimate. Non dealers here in DFW metroplex want around +/- $550.00. This is also a good time to drain and refill your differential gear box. I used Mobil1 synt. 75-90 gear oil. You will need to buy 2 quarts for this service.