Re: 1992 honda driver side cv drive shaft axle
Learning Richard wrote:
> 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.
OK...
Two brand new driveshafts: $150
Installation: $250
Not bad in my opinion
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