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10-09-2003, 09:18 PM

I just had my passenger side cv boot break, there is no knocking around corners yet. I have never had to fool with axles before, should I replace it, or can I just replace the boot? My Haynes manual mentions replacing only the boots, but it is definitely not clear about it.

also, if anyone knows anything about turbos, I really need help with my budget boost project, here is the post.

*AzCivic* · 10-09-2003, 09:38 PM

go ahead and replace the axle.

Shaved &/or Laid · 10-10-2003, 11:06 PM

i might sell you mine ?

we can see when swap is done.

10-13-2003, 09:52 PM

I went to Advance, they had a quick-replace boot for 92-95 civics, but not for the 96. This boot just wraps around the axle, and then seals using several screws, no need to pull out the axle.

I am leaning toward a boot replacement for now, because I am going to install a new clutch soon (really soon when I finish my budget turbo setup) and I may replace the axle then.

My question is, will the 95 civic EX CV quick replace boot fit (or fit well enough) on my 96? I am not familiar enough with the difference between these axles to know. It doesn't have to be perfect, since I will replace the axle during my clutch install.

*AzCivic* · 10-13-2003, 10:17 PM

the boots should be nearly (if not completely) identical.

10-30-2003, 11:55 PM

go to autozone- get a 69 dollar replacement axle with a lifetime warranty and replace it. i broke my axle a few days ago and replaced mine. if i had the tool to remove the ball joint i woulda had it done in half an hour, but i didnt so it took some time.

ebpda9 · 10-31-2003, 06:25 AM

replace the whole axle. the speedy boots are a joke.

10-31-2003, 10:39 AM

Save the time and trouble and just replace the whole half shaft.

10-09-2003, 09:18 PM	#1
hooohaa2 Posts: n/a	replace axle, or just boot? I just had my passenger side cv boot break, there is no knocking around corners yet. I have never had to fool with axles before, should I replace it, or can I just replace the boot? My Haynes manual mentions replacing only the boots, but it is definitely not clear about it. also, if anyone knows anything about turbos, I really need help with my budget boost project, here is the post.

10-10-2003, 11:06 PM	#3
Shaved &/or Laid 4th Gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 37 Posts: 853	i might sell you mine ? we can see when swap is done. __________________ Doody Ej1 Yse.

10-31-2003, 06:25 AM	#7
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 43 Posts: 17,266	replace the whole axle. the speedy boots are a joke. __________________

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10-09-2003, 09:38 PM	#2
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	go ahead and replace the axle.

10-13-2003, 09:52 PM	#4
hooohaa2 Posts: n/a	I went to Advance, they had a quick-replace boot for 92-95 civics, but not for the 96. This boot just wraps around the axle, and then seals using several screws, no need to pull out the axle. I am leaning toward a boot replacement for now, because I am going to install a new clutch soon (really soon when I finish my budget turbo setup) and I may replace the axle then. My question is, will the 95 civic EX CV quick replace boot fit (or fit well enough) on my 96? I am not familiar enough with the difference between these axles to know. It doesn't have to be perfect, since I will replace the axle during my clutch install.

10-13-2003, 10:17 PM	#5
AzCivic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Az Age: 43 Posts: 3,804	the boots should be nearly (if not completely) identical.

10-30-2003, 11:55 PM	#6
shmaptoe Posts: n/a	go to autozone- get a 69 dollar replacement axle with a lifetime warranty and replace it. i broke my axle a few days ago and replaced mine. if i had the tool to remove the ball joint i woulda had it done in half an hour, but i didnt so it took some time.

10-31-2003, 10:39 AM	#8
ToX1k Posts: n/a	Save the time and trouble and just replace the whole half shaft.