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01-19-2009, 02:09 AM
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AXLE, Front
While starting to do my front brakes, I noticed a large tear in my outer axle boot (driver side). I think I've replaced this axle twice...First time I purchased the axle (Pep Boys), the second time I got it free on Lifetime Warranty (I think).
Should I replace the axle, since I don't know how long the boot's been broken. There is no blob or large amount of grease inside the broken boot, so I'm assuming it tore quite a while ago. Should I try to replace the boot only as shown in the shop manual? Is that easy to do? Sorry for the senility...but I almost died in September from chemo I took to treat the cancer I got in August. I can't remember how to replace the axle, even though I've done it twice...Ha! Do I remove the lower ball joint, leaving the rest of the supporting structures intact...to remove the axle (to either replace the boot..or to replace the axle)? Also, I didn't do the front disc and pads, because I was afraid I would have to remove the calipers/rotor for the axle.. Do I have to? Sorry I have to bother you with this basic info, but I would sure appreciate your help.. .  Thanks, Jim 
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01-19-2009, 12:34 PM
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Re: AXLE, Front
OK!.. Do I have to remove the rotor/caliper?.. or can they remain attached during axle replacement? It seems like I just detached the lower ball joint (3 bolts) to pull the suspension out of the way to get axle out.. ?? Is that right?
Thanks.. . Jim
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme!
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01-19-2009, 04:44 PM
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Re: AXLE, Front
OK.. I found the "How to" thread for front axle.. . Never Mind!
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Jim 1995 Laguna Blue SVX AWD L - 240K (daily driver) - "ReBuILT" used engine at 236K miles (6/13) 2013 Veloster Red - Driver Now??Dropsprings [1/2" rear, 1" front] with Koni Strut Inserts> Magnaflow Exhaust System> ECUTune Stage 1av1 Upgrade (from 1v4)> ECUTune TCU MOD> Aluminum Crankshaft Pulley> Stainless Brake Lines> Phenolic Spacers> Perforated Brake Rotors (dint like, OEM now)> SmallCar Shift Kit (resting since TCU MOD)> 7-Position Ground System> High-Pressure Fuel Pressure Regulator (resting)> ATF Cooler & Campaign Filter> Yellow Polish Polyurethane Bushings> Pioneer Double-DIN Stereo with JL AUDIO Speakers> Driveshaft Rebuilt with C-Clip U-Joints> 15 Min MOD> 20 Min MOD .. . (2011) Valentine One Radar Detector with Remote Display - ucan'tseeme!
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01-19-2009, 05:12 PM
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Re: AXLE, Front
It's pretty easy to follow. I was about to send it to you when I looked last time.
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01-19-2009, 05:15 PM
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Re: AXLE, Front
I think I've replaced this axle twice...First time I purchased the axle (Pep Boys), the second time I got it free on Lifetime Warranty (I think).
that is your problem. take some advice, get a subaru oem or mwe axle. and be done with it for good. or, don't listen to me and have vibrations and replacements required every 6 months or year.
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