Ok so for some reason my Cougar with less then 30,000 miles decided to blow a boot. Now I have grease everywhere which is awesome. Now I know on some cars you can replace just the boot and not the whole half shaft can this be done with our car? Also if anyone has a how-to to replace that would be nice.
Half Shaft boot
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yes it can be done, I was going to do mine, but alas the CV joint was in peices so I had to get a new axle anyway. I have a chiltons contour/cougar repair manual, it explains how to change it and much more. Though I'm not thrilled with the books set-up, it is very handy.
I still have the new boot w/grease and clamps, I bought it from fordpartsonline for $30, I'll sell it to you for $20 shipped. I can get a pic if nessecary.
I still have the new boot w/grease and clamps, I bought it from fordpartsonline for $30, I'll sell it to you for $20 shipped. I can get a pic if nessecary.
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find the nearest carquest near you, get what ever axle you need ordered, replace old with rebuilt and keep the recipt for lifetime replacements! :thumbsup: however, there is a core charge and it is expensive. so i would have it ordered then take everything up there for a replacement i think it was like 70-80 bucks with the core.
Just make sure you get a half shaft with the abs rings/teeth if you have ABS. I had to replace my axle halfshaft and I got one from Car Quest and soon after I fixed it the ABS light came on and I finally figured out the halfshaft didn't come with the rings/teeth that the abs sensor reads to see how fast the wheel is moving. I had to do the job again which sucked but the ABS light went away once i got the correct halfshaft installed and drove it.
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