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1997 Maxima - bad CV boots lead to bad axle?

Under normal acceleration and turing from a stop the front end makes a clicking sound. I took the car in and was told both front axles would need replaced - approx. $400.00. He said the CV boots were torn open and dirt, water, etc got in there and all the grease got out. I guess the clicking I hear is the metal on metal, similar to bones when all the cartiladge is gone. My question is this - do I need new axles or can the exisiting setup be cleaned, greased and outfitted with new boots?

Thanks for any advice,

Chris.

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Chris
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Your velocity joint(s) have been damaged because of the leaking boot. The joint(s) will have to be replaced.

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Telstar Electronics

It's generally cheaper to change the entire axle with a rebuilt one than it is to replace one CV joint. $400 is kinda steep, $300/$350 for both would be reasonable.

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JimV

Ahh - so when I see an axle price that includes the joint and CV boot? My guy said the axles were 170.00 each and about 75 for labor, so actually a bit over 400. In the past I have purchased parts and took them in for him to repalce - I may be able to do that. I am guessing they might only source from one place and not really bother to call around for the best price.

Thanks,

Chris.

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