In article <e5ccbd66.0408271559.94a4091@posting.google.com> , zhangaj@aol.com
says...
>Hello, everyone,
>Today I just have my both CV axles replaced by a local shop (listed as
>Axle Specialist on the phone book). A pickle fork was used to separate
>the ball joints. Unfortunately, as a result, the right balljoint dust
>boot is split and the left one is damaged. My questions to you are
>
>1. Is it ok to leave it split?

It's ok if you don't mind them failing early.

>2. If not, can I just replace the dust boot or the whole ball joint
>needs to be repalced?

You can check with your local parts place to see if they sell the
boot alone. I somehow doubt it.

>The shop rebuilt the axles by themseves. They reused spindle nuts on
>my car, which were partially broken when unstaking them, but they
>staked at another position.
>3. Is this practice acceptable?

Hard to say if they did a good job rebuilding your axles. I wouldn't
worry too much about them re-using the nuts.
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Alex