Has anyone had any luck with those split cv boot replacements that wrap around an in place cv shaft without pulling the wheel and brake and such off? Do they last at all or should I just disassemble the wheel and put on the standard one?

 

disassemble and replace.
those other boots don't have the same lifespan

 

It's really not that much more expensive to just buy a new axle. A reman. axle from NAPA is like $70 (+ core charge) and includes the boots. The boot is around $15, I think.

Once you tear up the boot, I would just up for another axle. You don't know how much crap got in there when the boot was torn and doing all that work (taking everything apart and replacing the boot) only to have the axle possibly fail a few months later would be a real b!tch.

 

brand new axles $55 plus shipping

 

Good price, except how much does it cost to ship one of those?

 

about $15 or so depending on where it's going

 

Is there any experiance in removing the axles especially the left one

 

Dig around through some of the other threads. It's pretty straightforward, just sometimes it's a real b!tch to get them out, especially the passenger side.

Do you already have your car apart?

If you don't have the right tools (particularly air tools) it seems like an impossible job. If this is the case (no tools), I highly suggest you take it to a shop. D-Bo has a shop in Portland he recommends and if your car is still driveable, I would suggest you go up to Affordable Tire and Brake up in the Seattle area. There is a NWMaxima member that is the manager there and he is highly recommended.

check out www.nwmaxima.com There is a "vendor" of the month" feature on the place right on the opening page.

 

yeah the whole cv shaft assembly is 70$ per side from napa. i have to replace mine asap. the boot is torn on both. the ridhgt side is completely ripped around so it spins and makes a rubber clicking noise from rubbing against the part it ripped off from ><