Axle Boot
11-21-2018, 06:43 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Axle Boot
Ok, ok. Went under my car to drain diff oil and replace it when saw that both of my axle boots are torn 
What are my options? I dont really see replacement boots, only whole axle assembly which cost more than a car itself in duo. Also, based on forum posts on other models, I guess no matter what axle has to be removed, right?
PS. 2000 S500
What are my options? I dont really see replacement boots, only whole axle assembly which cost more than a car itself in duo. Also, based on forum posts on other models, I guess no matter what axle has to be removed, right?
PS. 2000 S500
11-21-2018, 10:26 PM
#2
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Montreal, Quebec
Posts: 676
Likes: 0
Received 70 Likes
on
64 Posts
2009 E350 4M Avantgarde;mistress 2002 S600; wife 2014 C300 4M
Aftermarket parts stores sell "split" boots that can be replaced in situ.
That said, the uni joints are probaly full of contamination.
Rebuild or used may be an alternative if the uni joints are not good.
That said, the uni joints are probaly full of contamination.
Rebuild or used may be an alternative if the uni joints are not good.
11-22-2018, 12:24 AM
#3
Member
Thread Starter
So I guess, I'll just keep driving it till axles fall off and then just replace em?
PS. Any good article on how to replace axles?
PS. Any good article on how to replace axles?
The following users liked this post:
biker349 (06-17-2020)
03-03-2019, 10:29 AM
#5
Junior Member
As long as the joints aren't full of junk or making noise I've found that thoroughly cleaning them out, re-packing, and installing new boots is a more reliable repair than installing "remanufactured" shafts. Usually cheaper too.
03-05-2019, 11:31 AM
#6
Senior Member
"remanufactured" shafts are universally garbage. Cheap, and not worth what you pay for them.
Reboot yours now, or wait and get new, not remanufactured shafts. See if Pelican carries GKN shafts. They're new European manufacture and would be a good choice.
Reboot yours now, or wait and get new, not remanufactured shafts. See if Pelican carries GKN shafts. They're new European manufacture and would be a good choice.
06-17-2020, 12:18 AM
#7
Junior Member
bump.
i removed both of my axles with the intentions of replacing them with remanufactured axles and now I can't find any lol.
should I just clean up my old ones?
i removed both of my axles with the intentions of replacing them with remanufactured axles and now I can't find any lol.
should I just clean up my old ones?
Trending Topics
06-17-2020, 06:35 PM
#10
Junior Member
I've been looking for a replacement boot kit but I haven't settled on one yet.
My inner and outer cv joints are torn on both axles and I don't know how long they've been torn. I'm afraid the joints might be in rough shape so I was hoping to replace them entirely.
Thanks!
Interesting, I'll look into that kit. Thanks!
My inner and outer cv joints are torn on both axles and I don't know how long they've been torn. I'm afraid the joints might be in rough shape so I was hoping to replace them entirely.
Thanks!
Interesting, I'll look into that kit. Thanks!
Last edited by austin.tillison; 06-17-2020 at 06:35 PM. Reason: typo
08-10-2020, 08:15 PM
#11
Junior Member
I ended up putting in some used oem axles that I found on ebay. the install was very straight forward but I've already torn one of the new "used" boots.
It might be because I have the car significantly lowered on coilovers or the rubber was old and brittle on the used axle. oh well, im gonna drive it until it gives me problems lol
It might be because I have the car significantly lowered on coilovers or the rubber was old and brittle on the used axle. oh well, im gonna drive it until it gives me problems lol
