My older Lincoln Navigator's CV boot is leaking grease. I took it to two different shops and they both want to replace the axle, not the boot.

He’s never done a CV boot but is willing to try. A: CV boots protect your front-wheel drive system’s four constant velocity (CV) joints, one near each end of each front axle.

How Much Does It Cost To Replace A CV Axle? On average, a single axle replacement costs between $300 and $1,500, depending on the type of vehicle and labor hours. The cost of parts ranges between $760 ...

Should I go ahead and replace the CV joints/axles while I'm at it as preventitive precaution, or should I just repack them with grease and throw a fresh boot over them?<BR><BR>I gotta do brake ...