mygalantwasfree
06-23-2011, 09:33 PM
Hey guys,
In the last 6 months (15,000 mi), I've gone through 3 NAPA auto parts brand passenger side remanufactured CV half shafts. Every time they give me a new one, a tear develops in the boot, causing the grease to leak out and destroying the joint. I hate NAPA now, and I really don't understand why they can't just sell me a decent quality part :nono:
They're going to give me a free replacement half shaft, but here's my question:
Is there any way to take out the old half shaft without destroying the output shaft seal in the process? The only way I know to remove an old driveshaft in our cars is to stick a flathead screwdriver in between the transfer case and the driveshaft. This almost always tears the output shaft seal in the process. Since both NAPA and Advance Auto do not stock the seal, I have to order it from the dealer.
Any ideas on how to remove it without damaging that seal?
In the last 6 months (15,000 mi), I've gone through 3 NAPA auto parts brand passenger side remanufactured CV half shafts. Every time they give me a new one, a tear develops in the boot, causing the grease to leak out and destroying the joint. I hate NAPA now, and I really don't understand why they can't just sell me a decent quality part :nono:
They're going to give me a free replacement half shaft, but here's my question:
Is there any way to take out the old half shaft without destroying the output shaft seal in the process? The only way I know to remove an old driveshaft in our cars is to stick a flathead screwdriver in between the transfer case and the driveshaft. This almost always tears the output shaft seal in the process. Since both NAPA and Advance Auto do not stock the seal, I have to order it from the dealer.
Any ideas on how to remove it without damaging that seal?