Half shaft

[Blrob]

Hey all,

I plan on replacing all ball joints and tie rod ends in a few weeks. Changed the oil on the Ex last weekend only to find a torn boot on the driver's side half shaft. Since I'll pretty much have everything ripped apart, should i just replace the whole thing or can i get by with cleaning it up and just replacing and re-packing the boot? Thanks for the help!!!

 

[EXPLORER04]

Since you will have all the control arm and tie rod off, i would just go ahead and replace it, you can pick up a new axle from rockauto for around $40 to $50 as opposed to just a boot for $20.

 

[pet575]

Agreed. With all that stuff apart you are talking about an extra 10 minutes' worth of work, assuming the axle comes out of the differential without much trouble.

 

[pet575]

Probably should grab yourself a new seal for the front differential in case you damage the original when removing the axle.