Is this OEM axle still good?

[j753k]

Can someone tell me what needs to be done to reuse this axle? The outer boot is fine, but the inside is disconnected or ripped?

http://s8.postimg.org/qix76fbat/image.jpg

[xalents23]

You are going to need to check the play on it and check the internal parts for any damage. Can't tell by just looking at a ripped boot.

[j753k]

Is the inner boot easy to replace and can it be bought separately?

[erykv1]

Is the inner boot easy to replace and can it be bought separately?

https://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_S4...nner/ES357806/

[mikay1814]

If it's not making any noise I would just clean it up, grease and reboot it.

[j753k]

It seems like the boot just came off? Im not sure why the shop told me it was torn.. I do not see any tears.. Maybe it just needs a new clamp to hold it on tighter??

[PwrWgn]

Stock inner boot is pre-assembled to the metal flange with a press-on ring & not a clamp. You could probably get away with re-clamping it but not for very long.

Get an inner CV boot kit, then clean & regrease the inner joint before you replace the boot. Inners are way easier to service than the outers, just need to pull a snap ring.

Get the boot kit from GKN and save yourself some money.

[Scotty@Advanced]

Genuine axles are serviceable unless the axle itself is bent or otherwise damaged.