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Car Forum / Pontiac / Pontiac Cars / March 2004CV boot/driveshaft-update
Well have replaced the axel (driverside) without a problem. My biggest challenge was separating the lower control arm. Pulling the lower arm apart by yourself when the car is on jack stand is exactly an ideal way to work due to clearance. However, with a chain; iron bar and wooden block , I was able to replace the axel and feel good about it. It took me about 2 hrs. If I have to do this again, I am sure I can be a bit faster (may be 1 hr) but then again, I didn't care about the time. I spent extra time to clean tranny housing and re-grease my lower ball joint, tie rod end. Thank you all for the tips. Without your help, I probably would not tackle this on my own. Also thanks Shiden Kai for the steering rotation tip, it really help. Sing "Philip Wagner" <philwagner559@webtv.net> wrote in message news:12187-405C2338-9@storefull-3214.bay.webtv.net... > Dont try to replace the boot. Remanufactured axles are moderately > priced. "? Paul ?" <houston@pyats.rr.co.tx> wrote in message news:405A6591.E0C27DC2@pyats.rr.co.tx... > Sing wrote: > > > > I had my tire rotate few days ago on my 94 Bonneville. The shop told me > > that I need to get CV boot repair or replace the drive shaft. Is this > > something I can do it myself? I have removed the front brake caliper before > > and replaced one lower front ball joint. I just don't know how to remove the > > drive shaft. If you have done such job before, what is the best way to go > > about this? > > > > Sing > > You can do it in your driveway on a Saturday afternoon. > Just take off the hub, undo the lower control arm, and pull out the > half shaft. Be careful of the spring. Loaded springs can kill. > Thank you all for the tips. Without your help, I probably would not tackle > this on my own. > Also thanks Shiden Kai for the steering rotation tip, it really help. You are welcome, good work! Ian |
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