Anyone done CV Boot Boot DIY?

[generx]

Originally Posted by GXL

I don't have an air compressor, does that mean I wouldn't be able to complete the job?

A small 3-lb. hammer or long breaker bars will help a lot when loosening some of the large nuts.

Originally Posted by GXL

For those of you who have already done this job, but just replaced the boots; would you say getting a replacement axle will better/faster/easier than replacing the broken boots?

It may be faster but not necessarily easier, dealing with the 36mm wheel nut is the easy part, removing the axle without damaging the bearing is the hard part. You may not have a choice if your current axle has been contaminated for a prolonged period.

I just did both sides a couple of weeks ago since I discovered the torn boot early. Check out the pictures so that you know what you're getting into in the DIY posted here:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...-pictures.html

[GXL]

The boot on the axle it's been open for about 6 months now. The X5 has been driven thru rain, snow, and slush. However, as of today, no noise is coming from the axle at all.

Do you think I should replaced the entire axle given the circuntances or a new boot will be fine?

[katit]

On a parking lot drive in reverse with wheel lock to lock left and right and see if there any sounds. If not - just replace boot.

You will need to take it apart completely and clean all so it's sterile.

[GXL]

This thing is getting more complicated by the day...

I might just take it to a shop to have the axle replaced, and the driver's side axle boots replaced for good measure.

BTW, great website.

[we350z]

wow the old thread has been revived