drivers side cv axle removal

[JoFotoz]

Boot fight!!!

X2, X3, and X4

I tried several boots and Napa has the thickest and most "rugged" that I dealt with.

Also......while the inner and outer boots fit interchangeabley, you will notice the flex points are different on each and Napa sells them as 2 different part numbers.

IMO..thickest and most rugged doesnt = best!

The grey Dormand are strong, AND FLEXIBLE... silicone like material.

...to me, the flexibility combined with tear reisitance is the answer

And YUP..totally agree about using zip ties instead of the metal bands

jo

[Lizardmen3477]

Got the shafts off any tip how to get axle shafts out now. Need to drop the whole thing?

[CowboyErik]

I got torn CV boots, don't know how long they have been torn, maybe a few years. replacing entire axles is a major pain huh?

[Sakkie]

I got torn CV boots, don't know how long they have been torn, maybe a few years. replacing entire axles is a major pain huh?

You seldom have to replace the entire shaft. Normally it is the outer CV boot that goes, very seldom the inner.

Before going into the (rather serious) task of replacing the whole shaft, first check the condition of the CVs by just pulling the half-shaft assembly out of the inner. Watch out the balls go flying easy, so take care when pulling it out.
Earlier in the thread there is a description on how to go about it.

If your inner boot is fine, chances are that the inner CV is also fine.

Rule of thumb, if the CVs are knackered, they will be noisy when turning sharp in 4L. Same as a FWD with buggered CVs car going around a corner. Loud Click, Click, Click

If this doesn't happen, you might be able to just take them apart, grease them proper, fit new boots and reassemble....holding thumbs for you.