95GS Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Just found grease coming from the inboard passenger boot. Can't see the hole in the boot - will inspect closer tomorrow. Boot $20.00 - or - new shaft $128.00 (Canadian pesos) I'd rather just change the boot for now, there's no noise from the joint. If the joint is well cleaned up before re-assembly, is this a safe move? From what I've read here, the labour is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman093 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Throwing a new boot on is a fine option. You don't even really have to clean it. They come with a bag of fresh grease to squeeze in there. Obviously, it is going to be more labor intensive having to disassemble the joint and replace the boot. Just throwing in a new shaft is easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Hmm - I'll think on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 I prefer to replace boots, In my experience aftermarket axles are a crapshot, lots of garbage aftermarket ones out there, a few good ones, but.... Its not too hard, you just need a set of boot crimping pliers and snap ring pliers. You'll get messy, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks, good thoughts. Would have done the boot job (following a cleaning & inspection) if working solo, but being winter, took it to a mechanic and changed the half shaft. Kept the old shaft for clean-up. Will ask the parts store for more details re:supplier >> rebuilt or new, etc. Why did the inboard passenger boot fail? The plastic oil drain chute (below the oil filter on my Series I 3800) was riding on the boot. It never rode the boot before, and I suspect this abrasion over the last ~2 million rotations caused the split in the outer crease. It was ok at the last oil change. Suspended it with a zip-tie for now. Will look for fastener points when I change the oil. Presently caked with snow, ice, grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Unfortunately the ball joint grease fitting was sheared off in the process. (2nd time, now matches the driver's side) Is there an extractor small enough (left hand thread) to get these out? It must go into the bore of the grease nipple, there is nothing protruding from the ball joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabsOlds Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Easy-out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Thanks I'll check on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schurkey Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 took it to a mechanic Unfortunately the ball joint grease fitting was sheared off in the process. Why is this your concern? Take it back to the "mechanic" and tell him to call you when it's fixed. Imp558 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted January 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Why is this your concern? Take it back to the "mechanic" and tell him to call you when it's fixed. Fixing it myself is the lesser inconvenience. Would you leave your car with someone who causes collateral damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I can't leave mine with anyone. I always end up with issues. Which is why I want an alignment machine, bigger welder and tire machines in the future. 95GS, White93z34 and Nas Escobar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95GS Posted February 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 I can't leave mine with anyone. I always end up with issues. Which is why I want an alignment machine, bigger welder and tire machines in the future. Do you have a lift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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