Hello All,
Discoverd my left, inner boot had failed and was throwing grease all over the place. YUK!
Just wondering if anyone has replaced their boots yet and how much of a PITA it is. Any tips or hints will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Jim

 

99% of the time you buy a rebuilt half shaft. With road grime and the need of a press to get the joint off your money ahead to go with the rebuild. Now for the 1% they do make a boot that will strech over the joint with a special tool and will still have to take it apart to the point of 2 min later the old axle is in your hands and you don't have to clean and prep the joint and just slip in the new one. http://www.bailcast.com/duraboot

 

Thanks!
I should have mentioned that I work in the Parts Dept. of a Nissan Dealer, so I have access to lifts, air, and a couple of eager and willing youg techs with tool chests big enough to have their own zip code!
I have an OEM boot kit on order from my friend at the "MINI Store". I was just trying to find out if there were any special issues with removing the shaft from the car.

Jim

 

Sounds like your in good hands!!!! should be straight up repair for them.