CV half-shaft. Not being to carful.

[trainguy1989]

While working on my rusty ATX SHO, I used a torch to get some bolts off. I accidently melted a hole in my left side CV Joint boot. I found it was easier to replace the half-shaft assembly than to try to replace the boot. My Chilton’s manual says the following: "Due to the automatic transaxle case configuration, the right half-shaft assembly must be removed first. Differential rotator tool T81p-4026 or equivalent is then inserted into the transaxle to drive the left inboard CV-joint assembly from the transaxle." Is this necessary? Could I just pop out the left hand side using a pry bar, like on Phoenix SHO site? The car has 180,000 miles on it too. So is it ok to replace one side too?

Thanks,
David

 

[sperold]

I have had boots replaced on my SHO by a local garage for a small amount of money. I think they use some kind of split boot arrangement and nothing has to come apart mechanically. I may be wrong, but that is how I made sense of it (fixed same day for $30.00).

 

[mooseSHO46]

It all worked out well when I replaced my left side only, pop it from the hub and pull it out of there.

 

[trainguy1989]

Do you guys think I should replace both sides or is replacing one side ok?

 

[mooseSHO46]

I just replaced one when it went and I had no trouble with it, unless you feel more comfortable with new axles on both sides.

 

[trainguy1989]

I was just wondering because I have 180,000 mi on the car and I have my front end in pieces. I really don't know how long CV's last.

Thanks,
David

 

[mooseSHO46]

You might just want to get 2 new axle and slap them in just for the peace of mind. but as long as its not blown it's fine.

 

[hawkeye18]

The only thing you need to worry about is removing both axles at the same time. IIRC this screws with the diff in some fashion, so just remove and replace one at a time and you'll be fine. You don't want too much torn apart on the car at once anyway; stuff gets lost/confused that way.

 

[walser]

The only thing you need to worry about is removing both axles at the same time. IIRC this screws with the diff in some fashion, so just remove and replace one at a time and you'll be fine. You don't want too much torn apart on the car at once anyway; stuff gets lost/confused that way.

i know that feeling!!