Half shaft replacement

[BlRob]

Hey all-

I'm new to the forum, but I've been hanging around for awhile. I plan on replacing all ball joints, tie rod ends and shocks in the next month or so. I noticed that the passenger side outer cv joint boot was torn up and throwing grease all over the place last weekend while putting in new sway bar end links.

Can I just clean up the old half shaft and install a new boot, or should I just replace the whole thing since I'll have everything taken apart. I haven't noticed any grinding or squeaking yet. I refilled it with grease and slapped some RTV on it for now, but I'm sure that this fix won't last long. Ideas? Thanks for the help!!!

98 XLT, 5.4, 149,000 miles

 

[toms89]

2000 FORD EXPEDITION CV Half Shaft Assembly

Easy to replace...

 

[mc0311grunt]

Hey all-

I'm new to the forum, but I've been hanging around for awhile. I plan on replacing all ball joints, tie rod ends and shocks in the next month or so. I noticed that the passenger side outer cv joint boot was torn up and throwing grease all over the place last weekend while putting in new sway bar end links.

Can I just clean up the old half shaft and install a new boot, or should I just replace the whole thing since I'll have everything taken apart. I haven't noticed any grinding or squeaking yet. I refilled it with grease and slapped some RTV on it for now, but I'm sure that this fix won't last long. Ideas? Thanks for the help!!!

98 XLT, 5.4, 149,000 miles

I would just replace the whole half shaft. Lord knows what has gotten in the boot

 

[toms89]

I replaced my half shaft on the drivers side about 3 years ago with a cardone unit. No issues with it yet and I abuse it. Easier than servicing the cv joint.

 

[mindgame]

+1 to just buy the replacement half shaft... Faster and easier to deal with..

If you can get to and remove the snap ring.. It should be a snap

 

[BlRob]

Thanks all for the help!!!