Hyundai Getz - Drive Shaft Boot issue - Advice Needed

[iikish]

Hi,

Pardon me if there is already a thread on this, I searched but nothing very relavant popped up.

I have a Hyundai Getz 2005 Petrol model, which already ran 56K Kms+. I was getting a rattling noise when I take sharp left or right turns, so I deduced it to be a problem with the drive shaft boot, so went to the Trident Hyundai on Hosur Road to check it up.. The SA had a small drive and declared that its issue with the boots and suggested I change the whole drive shaft, which would cost around 10K exluding labor.

I told him I have to pop the question in tbhp and take advice and then only change and insisted on any other solution and its price. He quickly changed track and said I can for now go ahead and do the change of Joints instead of the whole drive shaft. So my question is.. what should I change?

Should I go ahead and just do joint change and I wont see this problem for a good amount of time.. or should I do the complete drive shaft change?

Costs
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RH Front drive shaft wheel side joint - Rs 1900 + 350 labor + Tax (Part number 495030B011)
LH Front drive shaft wheel side joint - Rs 1780 + 350 labor + Tax (Part number 495030B001)

OR

Total drive shaft change - Rs 8000 + 500 labour charge + Tax

Is the cost which he quoted reasonable? Are there any good independant garages which can do this task at a lower rate?

I can spend this much money for sure, but dont want to get fleeced. So please advice.

[dhanushs]

Hi iikish,

Change the CV joints, and the drive shaft boot(~200 bucks). The problem should be resolved.

Also, after which, please ensure the driveshaft boot is in prime condition at every service, if worn out, change. It should cost only ~200bucks, but will save you hard earned $$$.

P.S - I'm assuming a tak-tak-tak sound comes on full steering?

[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

@iikish, first ask them what is making noise and why to replace both side parts? Does this noise come while turning to only one side or both sides ?

Originally Posted by dhanushs

Change the CV joints,

Which one?

Spike

[dhanushs]

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

Which one?

Originally Posted by iikish

... when I take sharp left or right turns...

Hence I presume both need to be changed.

[iikish]

Thanks folks for the suggestions..
Yes.. it comes on both sides.. and only on full left or right turns.

So I should get the boots changed every service? Does my driving style decide the life of the boots?

[SPIKE ARRESTOR]

Originally Posted by dhanushs

Hence I presume both need to be changed.

No, I asked whether inboard or outboard ones?

Originally Posted by iikish

So I should get the boots changed every service?

No, just keep an eye on them, check them every service for grease leaks, worn boots etc.

Does my driving style decide the life of the boots?

Not necessarily.

Spike

[dhanushs]

Originally Posted by SPIKE ARRESTOR

No, I asked whether inboard or outboard ones?

It should be outboard ones.

[iikish]

How do I check if its inboard or outboard ones which has issue? Sorry for the dumb questions, I am new to these parts