Technical Grease on alternator and around

[MKUser]

Hi, I've just noticed there's a lot of grease over the alternator and other parts of engine around the zone on my Ducato 2.8 jtd ( year 2003).
It looks like it went out from some part but I don't find what it is.
I found this because I began to hear some squeeks coming from this alternator zone when I started the engine.
Cam belt and water pump have been replaced and only have 800 kms.
Anyone has an idea of what could be happening?

 

[Kahcorp]

@MKUser
It is from the CV Joint. It has a rubber boot that has a lot of grease in it. The boot will be split.
If you have got on to it early without much driving or in rain you may get away with just getting a new boot fitted. The mechanic will add some grease into the new boot.
I have just finished cleaning up the areas you have mentioned.

 

[MKUser]

@MKUser
It is from the CV Joint. It has a rubber boot that has a lot of grease in it. The boot will be split.
If you have got on to it early without much driving or in rain you may get away with just getting a new boot fitted. The mechanic will add some grease into the new boot.
I have just finished cleaning up the areas you have mentioned.

I've looked at the CV joint and it's ok.
The rubber is intact, and no grease around it...
It's far from the alternator.
It has to be something nearer wich has grease and spits the grease when turning.
I don't know if water pump has grease or there is a bearing there with grease.

 

[Kahcorp]

There is 2 joints on the drive shaft. These are the only parts that have the grease & it will throw out with the rotation of the drive shaft.

 

[MKUser]

There is 2 joints on the drive shaft. These are the only parts that have the grease & it will throw out with the rotation of the drive shaft.

Thanks, I'll take a look again because I didn't saw grease near de CV joint on the wheel.
Only on the alternator and near it.

 

[MKUser]

There is 2 joints on the drive shaft. These are the only parts that have the grease & it will throw out with the rotation of the drive shaft.

First of all, thanks for your help.
Looking carefully, yes, the grease comes out from the inside joint ( not the one the wheel) of the right drive shaft.
This has ruined my alternator.
The thing is now what to do, replacing the entire drive shaft or only the rubber covering.
I suppose the work will be the same.
You have to dismantle the entire deive shaft, ¿ Don't you?

 

[Kahcorp]

@MKUser
Yes you have to remove the drive shaft.
Maybe get a quote from mechanic & see if it fits the budget.
At the same time replace the Ball Joint & Tie Rod as these will be removed. (Loosen the tie rod nut while still in place & being held in position ) The wheel bearing can be checked too as the carrier will be removed.
Check Disc Pads, clean & grease the slides.
The ABS sensor can get stuck in the hole. I spray with Innox at the start of the job to give it time to soak. Be gentle moving back & forth & it will come out. Clean out hole properly when you have it all apart.
The Axle nut on the one I just fixed was 50mm on a 35mm diameter drive shaft.
CV joint takes about 100g of grease.
Good luck with it.

 

[Eternal Optimist]

Maybe one of these could be worth a try...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18149640...rlqUZ7gHQSMW5sKuIZBHH/m2k=|tkp:BlBMULLCksihZg

Not tried these myself, but it looks a whole lot easier than dismantling everything.