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Old Jun 10, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Was changing rear wheels and noticed my driver side rear wheel, caliper, and other misc parts had a crap load of grease on them. Come to find out my c5z halfshaft boot by the rotor has a small nick in it and decided to poop it's lube all over. A new halfshaft is about $400 plus labor. Is there a way to replace the boot itself without having to buy a whole new half shaft?

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In short yes, had the same problem. You looking to do it yourself Andrew?
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yup. you need a boot kit. comes with new grease too. find service manual and follow it. good luck
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In short yes, had the same problem. You looking to do it yourself Andrew?
heard it was a pain to rebuild it. may buy a new one to put in and rebuild this one and have it as a back up. you willing to help?
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heard it was a pain to rebuild it. may buy a new one to put in and rebuild this one and have it as a back up. you willing to help?
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Where do you source the boot rebuild kit?

I called part taxi and ordered a whole new half shaft. He has great deals on them!! Local dealer wanted $400+. Part taxi only wanted about $255. Once I replace it I'll rebuild the outer boot and he says he has the kit for it for like $50 roughly. Then I'll keep that rebuilt half shaft as a back up.
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I called part taxi and ordered a whole new half shaft. He has great deals on them!! Local dealer wanted $400+. Part taxi only wanted about $255. Once I replace it I'll rebuild the outer boot and he says he has the kit for it for like $50 roughly. Then I'll keep that rebuilt half shaft as a back up.
good deal, hope you never need that spare tho
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