Front End Grinding Options

[airforceb2cc]

So I was driving down the wonderful Missouri roads last night and hit a massive puddle. After I got back on asphalt, I noticed that the steering wheel had a BAD shimmy at all speeds. It was very difficult to keep the car straight. I made it home and took a gander at the drivetrain and suspension. I noticed that both my CV boots at the hub are torn and need to get them replaced. I checked the tie rod ends, ball joints and sway bar brackets and all is secure. I put everything back together and took a test drive. I noticed a grinding sound whenever I turn while accelerating or decelerating and the wheel shimmy is intermittent. I think replacing the half shafts (the boots look like they have been torn for a while now) would fix my problem. Any other ideas?

This post has been edited by airforceb2cc: Feb 21, 2010 - 4:14 PM

[airforceb2cc]

Guess that'll do it huh?

[cyberblader1130]

Guess that'll do it huh?

Im not that sure about the right side but yes the left side on LHD is fairly easy. Empty out the fluids first though, otherwise youre going to get gear oil everywhere. You may want to get some fresh while your at it cuz filling it isnt that difficult. Like you said, pull the tie rod, the axle nut and ball joint if you have too. it might make it a little easier. Once your ready to tug on the half shaft, pry it out at the end thats in the tranny i think it is. Use a pry bar other wise you might end up pulling it apart and getting white grease everywhere. On the end of the shaft there is a small ring that locks the shaft into place. Please do correct me if im wrong since its been awhile since ive had to mess with it.