[s-cars] Strut Boots & CV Shaft

[Gregory Wolters]

Hi,

I took my 94 S4 with 160K miles to tire shop for
rotate and balance.  They pointed out I have a torn
outer left CV boot and that the right front strut boot
was off.

They think I should replace the CV shaft with a
rebuilt because of the mileage.  It isn't making noise
and the boot hasn't been torn for long (tires rotated
4K miles earlier).  They want $180 for rebuilt shaft,
$111 for labor.

I looked over the top of the tire at the right front
strut and the boot has disconnected at the top.  They
think I should replace front struts because of milage
and that one of them is leaking.  I couldn't find the
leak.  $230 for struts, $265 to install, $55 for front
strut boots.

Then I need a 4 wheel alignment.  Total: $660

Ouch!  If the CV isn't making noise, doesn't it have
some life left in it?

Can the strut boot be re attached without removing the
strut?

TIA,

Greg
94S4
Nevada City, CA