CV Boot Replacement

[KILLACAMNY]

Only one boot is torn on the drivers side (the one by the wheel), a real small tear but grease is leaking like a b*%ch!!

Will it be effective to take the lazy route and apply black silicone adhesive to try and seal that small hole or replace boot?

If I were to replace boot, can I replace it without actually having to remove the whole driveaxle, just remove the nut and work on that torn boot on the spot??

[PtBaller]

You have to remove the axle but its not that difficult if you have air tools. When I had mine done the bearings got fucked up so it took awhile.

[atrain91]

cheap way is to just repair boot. by fixing tons of these (yeah they go out a lot) i've realized a total axle change is much more reliable.

[Ken4]

You need to remove the driveshaft and bring it to a driveshaft shop to get the boot replaced. The biggest obstacle in removing the driveshaft is the hub nut. It is very tight, about 250ft-lbs tight. Fortunately the driver's side driveshaft is easier to remove than the passenger side one. It just slides out the diff, whereas the other side has to be knocked out (due to circlip).

[TRDCAMRY]

Just replace the whole axle. I know Frank at DriveShaftShop in Long Island. He rebuilds axles for a very, very good price. Great quality axles. He has a whole facility just for this and he can even custum make race axles for you, but those are definately more expensive. PM me if you are interested.

[KILLACAMNY]

Thanks for the input guys.

[amerikim]

Curious, how is it better to change the whole axle out than to seal a boot? I know mechanical perfection is desireable but if it buys a little time, isn't sealing the boot worth it?
I would understand if the rubber was rotting and that would be that, what would the cost be anyways?

[gaak]

the local shop across the street from me replaced my dad's entire axle for 200 bucks with all new boots and cv joints....it was a lot easier than gettin into all that work ourselves, otherwise i woulda done it myself.

[Your Uncle Moe]

I just replaced BOTH my axels.

I replaced both Axels/Wheel Alignment/Inspection/Stabalizing bar/ and bushing all for $595 US.

[Deuce]

Originally posted by amerikim
Curious, how is it better to change the whole axle out than to seal a boot? I know mechanical perfection is desireable but if it buys a little time, isn't sealing the boot worth it?
I would understand if the rubber was rotting and that would be that, what would the cost be anyways?

new parts on old parts = not bad but not good
old parts on old parts = possibly bad but not good
old parts on new parts = not good but not bad
new parts on new parts = good and good

cost probably at most $250 including CV boots at an axle shop

[lilsmurf]

I have replaced a couple of cv boots on other types of cars and the reason why a lot of people say to replace the whole axle is because the grease has to be packed into the cv boot around the jount and that can be very annoying if you havent done it befor. just spend the $200 and be done with it. Its more reliable and at this point the bearings might be going bad(thats whenyou hear a clicking noise when you turn) and also while your at it check the passenger side for cracks, its always good to do both sides at the same time if you have the money.