I'm going to be replacing my front pass side axle tomorrow i have one slight problem. The axle at the auto store does not look like mine, theirs has a rubber boot on it as to where mine does not and i don't believe it ever did. Mine is open and you can see the joints and all but theirs is not. So what do i do???? I even looked at other stores and the same problem is there. Suggestions would be great I am lost on this one someone please help me before tomorrow?!.

 

It sounds like they are selling you one that has a CV joint....it sounds like you have a u-joint axle...they are NOT interchangeable.

I work in the morning and I would be glad to call you with more info...if you want to send me a PM with a phone number I will call you around 9:30am.

If you could post a picture I can tell you what you have.

 

Sorry man i have to be at church by then im about to leave. Yes i do believe i have a u joint axle where should i go to get the correct one?

 

why are you replacing the axle

 

see the clips are in where the two axle pc are joined by the joint

 

Okay i see i will check it out. thanks i will let you know how it goes.

 

Awesome replaced the joint, didnt quite get rid of my vibe but i think i may go ahead and change the other side next week or so. Thanks Freegdr for all your help and info

 

if its only on the passenger side. Jack it up and grab the tire at 12 and 6 and shake it. If it moves then you probably have a bad wheel hub unit. If thats the case simply do the same job and just replace the hub with the new one. I just did mine and i have alway thought that my wheel was a little unbalanced but that was the bearing the whole time. I just didnt know until mine started grinding driving the crap out of me haha til i replaced it then smooth as butter

 

Thanks man i already checked it though.