new cv boot or axle?
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if its been torn for a while and grease has spewed up your firewall, replace entire half shaft. If it is recently torn and not many miles put on the car since the tear, replace boot and repack with grease and you are good to go!
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If it is clicking when you turn you have no choice but to replace it. If it is not clicking, you can get away with a boot. The downside is, the labor is practically the same either way.
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I just recently learned that NON-Subaru remans often dont come with the little metal cup that fits over the seal in the transmission or rear diff.
This is what an OEM axle looks like barely pulled out. Notice the blackish metal "cup":
Had I known I would have either tried to remove the old ones without damage or I would have sourced a set that had that metal cup. The legacy will see quite a bit of gravel/dirt roads so I might be replacing the axles sooner than if I went with ones that had cover the seal.
This is what an OEM axle looks like barely pulled out. Notice the blackish metal "cup":
Had I known I would have either tried to remove the old ones without damage or I would have sourced a set that had that metal cup. The legacy will see quite a bit of gravel/dirt roads so I might be replacing the axles sooner than if I went with ones that had cover the seal.
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I just found out the hard way that as far as I can tell, they no longer sell OEM remans of these particular axles. My FXT uses the same axle and I just had to replace it. So it is new or aftermarket.
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I have a brand new empi axle I bought a month back and didnt end up needing if you want to pick it up. It was for my 04 wagon / passenger side. I paid $66 for it shipped. Ill give it to you for $45 if you want it.
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What city you live in im located in fremont and you think itl fit on my 02?
Yep, it will fit as long as its the passenger side you need to replace. Heres the link to it. Also i stay in Pacifica and work in Foster City.
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Yep, it will fit as long as its the passenger side you need to replace. Heres the link to it. Also i stay in Pacifica and work in Foster City.
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