C5 Half Shaft Boot Replacement
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Drifting
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C5 Half Shaft Boot Replacement
I have a tiny tear in the passenger inner (diff side) rubber boot on the half shaft. It has been slinging grease for a few months now.
It is possible to remove and disassemble the half shaft to replace only the boot? I did this on a Subaru and it worked like a charm. Prefer not to have to replace the entire half shaft...
Car is a 2000 FRC 6 speed if it matters.
It is possible to remove and disassemble the half shaft to replace only the boot? I did this on a Subaru and it worked like a charm. Prefer not to have to replace the entire half shaft...
Car is a 2000 FRC 6 speed if it matters.
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Drifting
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From: Buffalo NY
It looks like these are the part numbers, I wasn't able to find any through the usual online parts suppliers like GMPartsDirect and so on...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1574036595
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1574036595
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Drifting
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From: Buffalo NY
What about aftermarket replacements? I've read that the reman axles use boots that are floppy and tear because they touch stationary components. The slip-on split style are crap of course.
I wonder if I can just use some heavy duty silicone to seal the tiny hole. Saw a video where Froggy did that...
I wonder if I can just use some heavy duty silicone to seal the tiny hole. Saw a video where Froggy did that...
Le Mans Master
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Auto Parts Warehouse has them with free shipping if you spend $50...
86-2348-D CV Boot - Black, Direct Fit, Rear, Passenger Side, Inner - $11
86-2337-D CV Boot - Black, Direct Fit, Rear, Outer - $12
86-2349-D CV Boot - Black, Direct Fit, Rear, Passenger Side, Outer $11
Good luck... GUSTO
86-2337-D CV Boot - Black, Direct Fit, Rear, Outer - $12
86-2349-D CV Boot - Black, Direct Fit, Rear, Passenger Side, Outer $11
Le Mans Master
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Drifting
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From: Buffalo NY
Since there is no agreed upon replacement for the boot, I'll be the guinea pig. I'll measure my factory boot tonight (the subframe is pulled out the car) and compare to the manufacturer's drawing. If it look like it'll work, I'll order one up and see how it looks.
https://www.autopartswarehouse.com/s...MP862348D.html
Note: One of the Amazon reviews for this part number states that the buyer used it on his 2012 Acura TL 6 speed. Might have a chance for cross-referencing...Rockauto shows BECK/ARNLEY 1033104 {#44017TK5A51} as an available part for that car.
https://www.autopartswarehouse.com/s...MP862348D.html
Note: One of the Amazon reviews for this part number states that the buyer used it on his 2012 Acura TL 6 speed. Might have a chance for cross-referencing...Rockauto shows BECK/ARNLEY 1033104 {#44017TK5A51} as an available part for that car.
Last edited by nsogiba; Mar 14, 2018 at 01:14 PM.
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I used this on my cut boot, I cleaned it very well with rubbing alcohol, put on the sealant and let it sit for a couple days, have about 2k miles on it and holding up fine. I have the factory repair kit on hand.
http://www.bowessealfast.com/p-579-p...YaAn1BEALw_wcB
http://www.bowessealfast.com/p-579-p...YaAn1BEALw_wcB