I've been experiencing a hum/vibration above about 35 mph for a few weeks now. When I first lifted the front end to look, it was wet and I didn't see anything out of the ordinary. Now that it's dry, I looked again a found a torn CV boot on the passenger side. (2005 Envoy XL 4.2L 4WD).
I have 3 questions.
1. Should I do both half shafts even though only the passenger one is damaged (and my sound is definitely coming from the passenger side)?
2. Are the Cardone ones for a little over $50 decent enough or should I go OEM for $$$?
3. Are there any other associated parts that I might as well do while I've got things apart?
I've pulled and tugged on the axles and nothing moves. I was starting to suspect differential (or actuator housing?) bearings so I was pulling on things, and that's when I noticed the damaged boot. I've also pulled and pushed on the wheels and nothing seems to move suggesting the hubs/bearings are ok.
I have 3 questions.
1. Should I do both half shafts even though only the passenger one is damaged (and my sound is definitely coming from the passenger side)?
2. Are the Cardone ones for a little over $50 decent enough or should I go OEM for $$$?
3. Are there any other associated parts that I might as well do while I've got things apart?
I've pulled and tugged on the axles and nothing moves. I was starting to suspect differential (or actuator housing?) bearings so I was pulling on things, and that's when I noticed the damaged boot. I've also pulled and pushed on the wheels and nothing seems to move suggesting the hubs/bearings are ok.