 Torn CV Boot...Should I replace the whole axle? |
 Jul 21, 2005 - 3:00 PM
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My driver's side CV boot is torn I think.
 Some pics are below.Is this a torn CV boot? If so, should I just replace that, or should I replace the whole axle? I absolutely hate pulling axles out and had issues with my axle not sealing at the tranny for a good three months last time my axle was pulled on the driver side.  So what do you guys think?
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Jul 21, 2005 - 3:28 PM
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ok if you don't want to change it do this.. go to home depot or any harware store.. and get some hi heat rubber and some metal zip ties and just cover up the boot so the great doesnt' come out .
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Jul 21, 2005 - 6:58 PM
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QUOTE(macavely @ Jul 21, 2005 - 8:28 PM) ok if you don't want to change it do this.. go to home depot or any harware store.. and get some hi heat rubber and some metal zip ties and just cover up the boot so the great doesnt' come out . [right][snapback]315125[/snapback][/right] Thats a bad idea, your axle will be bad in no time at all. You will have to pull the whole axle to replace the boot, there is a lock ring that holds the end of the axle on, and you have to put it in a vice, and knock the end off with a hammer and punch. I've done this to both sides of my car. As to replace just the boot or the axle its up to you, if the axle is not poping when you turn or accelerate or brake, its like $100 for a new axle or $12 to $30 for a new boot depending where you get it at. It took me about an hour or so to take the axel off pop the end clean it out and put the new boot back on and put it back in. Personally I would just change the boot if the axle is good, because like someone said you don't always get a good rebuilt axle. |
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Coomer Torn CV Boot...Should I replace the whole axle? Jul 21, 2005 - 3:00 PM
LewFX if it starts making noises when you turn then its ... Jul 21, 2005 - 3:31 PM mark_426 You'll probably have to take the axle out to p... Jul 21, 2005 - 3:42 PM WannabeGT4 If you're pulling the axle just to replace the... Jul 21, 2005 - 3:47 PM lagos is it making any noise? if its still nice and quie... Jul 21, 2005 - 4:07 PM
jgreening QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 21, 2005 - 4:07 PM)is it ma... Jul 21, 2005 - 5:40 PM Galcobar As someone who's replaced both CV boots withou... Jul 21, 2005 - 7:08 PM lagos coomer...i just noticed that one of your suspensio... Jul 21, 2005 - 7:36 PM Coomer QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 21, 2005 - 5:36 PM)coomer..... Jul 21, 2005 - 11:08 PM TRD6GC QUOTE(Coomer @ Jul 22, 2005 - 4:08 AM)QUOTE(l... Jul 22, 2005 - 12:32 AM celi_gt_racer What about half-shafts?.. both cv boots on my car ... Aug 4, 2005 - 6:28 PM Coomer Isn't a halfshaft the same thing as an axle? Aug 4, 2005 - 7:47 PM presure2 QUOTE(Coomer @ Aug 4, 2005 - 8:47 PM)Isn... Aug 4, 2005 - 9:14 PM DG_Performance how come you dont have any dual piston calipers on... Aug 4, 2005 - 9:21 PM Coomer QUOTE(DG_Performance @ Aug 4, 2005 - 7:21 PM)... Aug 4, 2005 - 11:47 PM DmVinny Have the axles rebuilt... Mine are being rebuilt a... Aug 5, 2005 - 6:24 PM Supersprynt To get the axle out you need a forke and pry it ou... Aug 8, 2005 - 7:53 AM |
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