LowerLevelMan

While changing my oil, noticed a "slit" on the Inner Boot cover of the Right Wheel axle. Crawled further under, to see the heat shield above had been bent (?) and rubbed against one "spline" of the boot. THAT explains the intermittent burning odor (grease spraying out, on hot metal).
I'm guessing it would be less expensive to simply replace the whole axle, as opposed to taking every thing apart to replace the boot? Yes?

JD Huyler

That's what they say. Axle usually seems to be cheaper. If not cheaper it saves money if the whole axle does need to be replaced in the future.

kenrock1000

Probably better just to replace the axle. Definitely don't let it set....can be a grenade waiting to blow.