drivers side cv axle removal

[JoFotoz]

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Oooo, Iccckk!!!

Dorman didn't last any better for me than MechaTech. I ended up just using AutoZone that looked much like OEM & they lasted & were cheaper.

..my experience with Dorman has been VERY good.

Changed one soon after lifting tore the OEM boot ( pretty norm!).

And changed one since that got 'attacked' by a rock.

I guess your Iccckkk...for me does the trick

Jo

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[JAMAS]

Use Napa boots if you need them.

X2, X3, and X4

I tried several boots and Napa has the thickest and most "rugged" that I dealt with.

Also......while the inner and outer boots fit interchangeabley, you will notice the flex points are different on each and Napa sells them as 2 different part numbers.

[JoFotoz]

Boot fight!!!

X2, X3, and X4

I tried several boots and Napa has the thickest and most "rugged" that I dealt with.

Also......while the inner and outer boots fit interchangeabley, you will notice the flex points are different on each and Napa sells them as 2 different part numbers.

IMO..thickest and most rugged doesnt = best!

The grey Dormand are strong, AND FLEXIBLE... silicone like material.

...to me, the flexibility combined with tear reisitance is the answer

And YUP..totally agree about using zip ties instead of the metal bands

jo

[tom4bren]

..my experience with Dorman has been VERY good.

I'm speaking from a statistical sample of one ... & I was less than pleased.

[JoFotoz]

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I'm speaking from a statistical sample of one ... & I was less than pleased.

Did you use the black ones or the grey ones?

jo

[tom4bren]

Grey (thought that was the only Dormans available)

Of course the black MechaTechs didn't last any better for me.

[JoFotoz]

Okee Dokiee.. !

Grey (thought that was the only Dormans available)

IIRC the Dormands changed about 4 ish years ago from Black to the more
pliable/stronger grey.

Anyhoooo! I'm good with them

Jo

[tom4bren]

Anyhoooo! I'm good with them :thumbup

Good to hear WJ

Rekin that makes you special

[Lizardmen3477]

Got the shafts off any tip how to get axle shafts out now. Need to drop the whole thing?

[CowboyErik]

I got torn CV boots, don't know how long they have been torn, maybe a few years. replacing entire axles is a major pain huh?

[Sakkie]

I got torn CV boots, don't know how long they have been torn, maybe a few years. replacing entire axles is a major pain huh?

You seldom have to replace the entire shaft. Normally it is the outer CV boot that goes, very seldom the inner.

Before going into the (rather serious) task of replacing the whole shaft, first check the condition of the CVs by just pulling the half-shaft assembly out of the inner. Watch out the balls go flying easy, so take care when pulling it out.
Earlier in the thread there is a description on how to go about it.

If your inner boot is fine, chances are that the inner CV is also fine.

Rule of thumb, if the CVs are knackered, they will be noisy when turning sharp in 4L. Same as a FWD with buggered CVs car going around a corner. Loud Click, Click, Click

If this doesn't happen, you might be able to just take them apart, grease them proper, fit new boots and reassemble....holding thumbs for you.