Rear Inner Axle Boot TORN. Salvage-able??

imsimplee · 09-20-2016, 12:58 PM

Hey guys. Had a problem this last weekend driving back from Vegas to SoCal.
When I got to vegas I started hearing a clicking under load, so I didnt push the car at all, Just parked it checked into my hotel and was done with it.

For the drive back I went 80mph tops the whole way back ~260 miles, Clicking from time to time.

Got back and noticed this.
Axle Boot Torn

Is it possible If I replace the inner boot I can save the axle? Or I am S.O.L.? Is there any way to determine If i can save this axle? I really dont want to have to dish out 900$ for an axle

imsimplee · 09-20-2016, 02:25 PM

pls reply

Spooler · 09-20-2016, 02:55 PM

If you have gone to the point of the axle making clicking sounds it is more than likely too late.

Ghostvette · 09-20-2016, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imsimplee

Hey guys. Had a problem this last weekend driving back from Vegas to SoCal.
When I got to vegas I started hearing a clicking under load, so I didnt push the car at all, Just parked it checked into my hotel and was done with it.

For the drive back I went 80mph tops the whole way back ~260 miles, Clicking from time to time.

Got back and noticed this.
Axle Boot Torn

Is it possible If I replace the inner boot I can save the axle? Or I am S.O.L.? Is there any way to determine If i can save this axle? I really dont want to have to dish out 900$ for an axle

Based on the picture, that boot has been torn for a long time. There's rust on the spider of the CV joint. Time to pony up the $$$ for a new axle and call this a lesson in regular inspection of the underside of your car.

The other option is to sign the title over to me and deliver it by transport to KS. Anyone that would drive 80 mph with an unknown clicking noise in the rear end probably doesn't need to be driving anything more than an Escort....

You ever seen what happens to a car when a rear drive axle lets go?

Ghostvette · 09-20-2016, 03:06 PM

As a side note: I found the axle on Amazon for under $200. It's a Cardone unit. The $900 price looks to be dealer installed.

imsimplee · 09-20-2016, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Based on the picture, that boot has been torn for a long time. There's rust on the spider of the CV joint. Time to pony up the $$$ for a new axle and call this a lesson in regular inspection of the underside of your car.

The other option is to sign the title over to me and deliver it by transport to KS. Anyone that would drive 80 mph with an unknown clicking noise in the rear end probably doesn't need to be driving anything more than an Escort....

You ever seen what happens to a car when a rear drive axle lets go?

Thats what I was assuming. I had looked under neath just before I went Didnt see anything but must've had a leak, but saw no grease or anything. Thanks for the help though. are you able to send me that link for the new axle?

Ghostvette · 09-20-2016, 03:12 PM

https://www.amazon.com/A1-Cardone-60...Anissan%3A370z

Amazon says it's the right rear axle. It shouldn't be too hard to find the left one.

Ghostvette · 09-20-2016, 03:16 PM

2009 Nissan 370Z Rear Drive Shaft*Manual Transmission*(, , 431-50491, Very Good, $279.00 )

Another source, a little more expensive, but free shipping

imsimplee · 09-20-2016, 03:44 PM

Thanks dude ima try to find it

imsimplee · 09-20-2016, 03:59 PM

Anyone know if the automatic axle will fit my 6 speed fine? Since they are doing the same job. They just come up as different part numbers

Dreadnaught · 09-20-2016, 08:27 PM

I don't know how you missed grease from a torn CV axle boot. The grease gets slung above and below its location. If you would have caught it sooner you probably could have replaced the torn boot and repacked it with grease.

09-20-2016, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
imsimplee Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 152 Drives: 09' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 3365	Rear Inner Axle Boot TORN. Salvage-able?? Hey guys. Had a problem this last weekend driving back from Vegas to SoCal. When I got to vegas I started hearing a clicking under load, so I didnt push the car at all, Just parked it checked into my hotel and was done with it. For the drive back I went 80mph tops the whole way back ~260 miles, Clicking from time to time. Got back and noticed this. Axle Boot Torn Is it possible If I replace the inner boot I can save the axle? Or I am S.O.L.? Is there any way to determine If i can save this axle? I really dont want to have to dish out 900$ for an axle __________________ Instagram --->https://instagram.com/simplemvtt

09-20-2016, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
imsimplee Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 152 Drives: 09' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 3365	pls reply __________________ Instagram --->https://instagram.com/simplemvtt

09-20-2016, 03:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	As a side note: I found the axle on Amazon for under $200. It's a Cardone unit. The $900 price looks to be dealer installed. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

09-20-2016, 03:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	https://www.amazon.com/A1-Cardone-60...Anissan%3A370z Amazon says it's the right rear axle. It shouldn't be too hard to find the left one. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

09-20-2016, 03:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	2009 Nissan 370Z Rear Drive ShaftManual Transmission(, , 431-50491, Very Good, $279.00 ) Another source, a little more expensive, but free shipping __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

09-20-2016, 02:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,797 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	If you have gone to the point of the axle making clicking sounds it is more than likely too late.

09-20-2016, 03:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
imsimplee Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 152 Drives: 09' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 3365	Thanks dude ima try to find it __________________ Instagram --->https://instagram.com/simplemvtt

09-20-2016, 03:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
imsimplee Base Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: SoCal Posts: 152 Drives: 09' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 3365	Anyone know if the automatic axle will fit my 6 speed fine? Since they are doing the same job. They just come up as different part numbers __________________ Instagram --->https://instagram.com/simplemvtt

09-20-2016, 08:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10139	I don't know how you missed grease from a torn CV axle boot. The grease gets slung above and below its location. If you would have caught it sooner you probably could have replaced the torn boot and repacked it with grease. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service.

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