If you don't have the dreaded click-click-click noise at about 25 MPH while turning, then you probably can get away with just the boot replacement. If you do nothing about the torn boot, in my past experience, you have 2,358 miles until the joint fails and you'll need to replace the entire half-shaft - find a good Indy and avoid the $tealer since it will cost you a bundle if you have them do the work. Here's a link on my CV joint experience.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-see-pics.html

Let us know how things work out!

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