2004 Nissan Altima Damaged Axle Fix

2004 NISSAN ALTIMA

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We recently ran into a huge pot hole and had to replace the front left strut. It turns out that not only was the strut damaged but also the axle. We have a choice of replacing the axle with a new one or having it rebuilt. I am not too comfortable with rebuilted parts on cars; I believe they will eventually cause problems and more expense. What is your opnion; should I get a new one or rebuilt?

Jan 24, 2006 at 10:17 PM

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If you stick to quality rebuilt parts you should be ok. The problem with drive axles is if you were to buy new the cost would be about $550.00. You can get a rebuilt unit from amazon for about $89.00. Re-manufactures replace the CV joint balls and worn parts with new units. Reassemble with new CV boots and you are ready to go.

Jan 28, 2006 at 8:45 AM

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Use a quality remanufactured drive axle. Remanufacturers replace the CV joint balls and worn parts and install new CV boots, at a much lower cost than a new axle.

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After hitting a pothole, the owner of a 2004 Nissan Altima replaced the front left strut and found the axle was also damaged. The owner asked whether a new axle was preferable to a rebuilt one. The expert advised that a quality rebuilt axle should be fine, noting a new unit costs about $550 versus about $89 for a rebuilt unit, and that remanufacturers replace CV joint balls and worn parts and fit new CV boots.

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