Eric wrote:
> Learning Richard wrote:
> >
> > > do both sides at the same time.
> >
> > Why do both sides at the same time? Well... the car has 208k miles on
> > it, that's enough reason I suppose.
>
> Many techs prefer to just replace the shafts with the torn open boots. Keep
> an eye on the boots on the other shaft (check them at each oil change). If
> the boots start to crack, the boots can usually be replaced. The labor is
> about the same but the parts are much less ($22 for boots vs. $125 for a
> remanufactured shaft using Honda parts).

It seems logical to me, considering the 208,000 miles on the car, to go
on and replace both. I bought two shafts for $150 including shipping.
Honda will be up on the lift again hopefully by the end of next week.