Is this bad?
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Is this bad?
Hey all, the CV boot on my car ripped. Do I need to replace the entire axle? If so, is there a write up and any suggestions on how to do this? I have a 1996 ES300. Pics of the axle included. Thank you
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ya...u need to replace that axle asap.
it's not too hard if it's on the driver side.
passenger side is a bit harder. u need some power tools for the job though, axle nut and the small hex bolts on the axle joint are pretty tight.
it's not too hard if it's on the driver side.
passenger side is a bit harder. u need some power tools for the job though, axle nut and the small hex bolts on the axle joint are pretty tight.
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The axles on these cars are a two piece affair, so replacing them is very straightforward.
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I agree... Axle is the way to go. Next question, as far as replacements go, what would you recommend? Use off of a salvaged car, or new? And if new, where should I buy a new one at?
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CV axles used to be pretty expensive but as of recently they are around $100 because they're being remaunfactured in China. Since tearing the boots on the original axles I've gone through two sets of axles in three years because of the junk that's floating around. So this is just an FYI that you may have a clunking axle in a year or two without the boot even being torn.
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EMPI makes a quality axle I've had good luck with them. The last Cardone unit I put in looked a little rough, parts of the axle had rust on it and did not look new at all. It worked fine, but I avoid Cardone after I had some rebuilt calipers that they forgot to put grease on the slide pins.