Inside boot replacement..BIG problem now
05-02-2006, 09:28 PM
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Inside boot replacement..BIG problem now
I found a small hole in my inside boot Sunday. Grease went everywhere. I got a split boot kit and went to fix it a couple hours ago. I did NOT know there was another rubber piece under the stock boot, and when I cut open the bad boot, I cut through this piece. Anyone know the piece I'm talking about?
Well, the other problem is the split boot they gave me at the store is too small!
According to the PN it should fit the car (and hundreds more...riiight), but I could clearly see it is smaller than the stock boot. Now I have an exposed friggin joint and no boot.
Anyone who has experience with the inner boots/ axles, etc. that can help me out? Should I just replace the axle? I've never done it before, and I can't drive my car now to a shop to get it done anyway.
This is another option...http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=614632
Well, the other problem is the split boot they gave me at the store is too small!
According to the PN it should fit the car (and hundreds more...riiight), but I could clearly see it is smaller than the stock boot. Now I have an exposed friggin joint and no boot.Anyone who has experience with the inner boots/ axles, etc. that can help me out? Should I just replace the axle? I've never done it before, and I can't drive my car now to a shop to get it done anyway.
This is another option...http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...tnumber=614632
05-02-2006, 10:14 PM
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The part I cut through on acident is #5 in the diagram below. It actually goes around the housing (inner) and fits the 'wavy' shape of it. The boot goes on top of that rubber piece. Anyone know the PN, name if this piece? I'm screwed until I can get it.
05-02-2006, 10:19 PM
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05-02-2006, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Unfortunatley I will have to take the axle off to put the new tripod bushing on. I might as well do the new axle shaft :?
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Unfortunatley I will have to take the axle off to put the new tripod bushing on. I might as well do the new axle shaft :?
Can I get a new axle shaft with two new boots for $120?
05-02-2006, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Originally Posted by jr's3800
Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Unfortunatley I will have to take the axle off to put the new tripod bushing on. I might as well do the new axle shaft :?
Can I get a new axle shaft with two new boots for $120?
Replacing it depends on weather or not the car has seen a lot of salt... It may be a PITA to get the splines out of the Spindle/Knuckle... You may even have to pull the cotter key from the ball joint and remove the castle nut and then drop the Lower control arm to remove the axle shaft.... The shaft that goes into the trans has a clip that will give you a bit of a fight generally...
What side did this happen on? Drivers or Passenger?
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05-03-2006, 09:46 AM
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If you pull the shaft you may as well just change the boot that way. Moog make a blue super boot that will last and last. Inner is easy to change.
Big box part stores don't have them. you have to check with smaller specialty stores.
Last outer boot I bought was $13. Split boots are not worth the package they put them in.
Big box part stores don't have them. you have to check with smaller specialty stores.
Last outer boot I bought was $13. Split boots are not worth the package they put them in.
05-03-2006, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Originally Posted by jr's3800
Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Unfortunatley I will have to take the axle off to put the new tripod bushing on. I might as well do the new axle shaft :?
Can I get a new axle shaft with two new boots for $120?
Replacing it depends on weather or not the car has seen a lot of salt... It may be a PITA to get the splines out of the Spindle/Knuckle... You may even have to pull the cotter key from the ball joint and remove the castle nut and then drop the Lower control arm to remove the axle shaft.... The shaft that goes into the trans has a clip that will give you a bit of a fight generally...
What side did this happen on? Drivers or Passenger?
It'* a 
car so it has seen salt.What'* different with ABS? (just so I know)
