Do I need a new axle?

[00zx2s/r]

There is a small hole in my ds front axle, it's on the boot closest to the tranny. It's leaking oil stuff out and idk wut to do? Do I have to replace the whole axle or can just the boot be replaced? or can the boot be repaired?

[Buster]

Is the hole in JUST the boot or in the actual axle?

[00zx2s/r]

it's in just the boot. But the boot looks impossible to replace...

[Buster]

Don't think it can be repaired either, at least done so it would last.


Never had this problem thankfully.

I'd hope there is a way to replace it...would be a stupid design if not.

[mechtech]

The boot can be replaced.
It requires yanking the axle.

[tre2000zx2]

the boot can be replaced.. but i know its a pain .. and a boot cost 30 bucks plus grease.. then you figure time and effort.. a NEW axle only cost 70 bucks at oreillys here with a lifetime wty.. .. and its less work ..

[redzx2]

Do it the right why,replace the axle an be done with it.

[mechtech]

For $70, I'd just get a new axle. You get 2 rebuilt joints, and 2 new boots, and a lot less grief.