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Originally Posted by okyoureabeast
I'd say budget in at least a weekend to replace them.
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Hmmm, though I'll never disagree with a little overage when allocating time for a project at least a weekend sounds kind of extreme.
If you've changed axleshafts before and have a good complement of tools, I'd count on more like a half-day and make the rest of that day free just in case. The worst part of my swap was realizing I'd just assumed there was RTV in the shop and someone had used the tube I had, so I had to run to the parts store. This swap was easier than almost all other shafts I've swapped out.
As for regreasing shafts that have blown boots, I'd be all over some turkey baster/ tape action. Doubt I'd go much further than that to repair used shafts, but several people on here have had good results with rebooting so what do I know?
Ian, your assumption is correct.
Afaik the CV joints themselves are not rebuildable/replaceable (one more reason I much prefer u-joints).