How to replace CV Axels? Options

[aspen]

My car clicks a bit when I turn, and the CV boots feel rather shot. I did some searching for the axels on Autozone and they appear to run about $80 each after I return my old ones. Anything bad about going for rebuilt ones?

I found a guide on here for replacing the left on, but I didn't bookmark it, and the search appears to be extra pokey. Even aside from that, how do you replace the axel on the drivers side?


Just to double check, clicking does equal the axels/joints right? I don't feel like tearing apart my car this weekend only to find I was incorrect.

Thanks!

[aspen]

Alright, I started late today, and have a few questions for when I pick up tomorrow morning(hopefully someone on here is a night owl!).

I got the driver side axel out of the wheel bearing fine, but not so much the passenger side. I pulled the rotors off on both sides, and the entire lugnut thing came with the passenger side as well, exposing some of the inner ball bearings. Naturally, I'm sure this is sort of something to worry about. There's the axel side of the bearing, and then the wheel side. Should I relube both of these?(And if so, what kind?), or pop them both back in and not worry about it?


Also, I'm a little unclear on how to get the passenger axel out. There appears to be some sort of extra bearing halfway between the wheel and the transmission, and the axel budges a lot less than the driver's side. Any thoughts?

I'm also still a little unclear of where to stick a pry tool and pry them out. I don't want to damage anything major, though I am replacing both sides of the transmission seals. It's my understanding that there's another sort of gasket I don't want to break right between where the axels meet the transmission.


Hopefully one of you will have some answers for me. I'd really like to get back on the road tomorrow!

Thanks!