UpStarr

I went to the dealer for a routine oil change and they ask me to come out to the garage (great) They want 540$ to replace this entire axle. It isn't leaking grease, nor does it show signs of grease being splattered anywhere.



The boot needs to be sfifted over & re-clamped. I'll clean the area and use the tool below to fix this. I'll keep you posted.

NTH

Worth a shot prior to coughing up 540.

YoshiMan

Tell them to pound sand. That's totally fine, just needs a new clamp.

It blows my mind how much they charge to replace a simple CV axle on ANY car, they are relatively simple to do, and certainly not worthy of hundreds in labor charges!!!

I'm convinced that any procedure nowadays that requires at least one bolt to be removed, it automatically a "500 buckser" labor charge.

burny

Clamp it and keep rolling

UpStarr

Thanks for the advice. I moved the boot over and tighten the clamp. I'll give you guys a follow up pic in 5-7 days

ALAN553

Do the clamp thing the first time, eventually it will need to be replaced, rebuilt axles way cheaper to buy and install, I would up doing both for 350

UpStarr

Sure! Eventually it will get replaced but no time soon if I can help it.

Here is what I've done as of yesterday

UpStarr

^ One week and 150 miles later still holding up. Locked the steering wheel left and right on numerous U-turn.

ALAN553

I meant eventually the rubber will tear.

Coulter

If you're not at a dealership constantly upselling people, you're basically fired.

Wouldn't surprise me if they were the ones that clipped the band.

UpStarr

I though about that, but are they really that fcking thirsty to make a buck? <-rhetorical question Are they willing to put their name and brand on the line for a reckless stunt like that? I'm almost tempted to take my business elsewhere in the future, but.............