FL1 Front Drive Shafts + More

Hi all -

Diagnosing a serious vibration in my Freelander 1. Established that there is significant play in the N/S/F Wheel Bearing - So thats being replaced...

Poking around for secondary issues and generally looking over, as there was quite a vibration in my gear stick also, (Looking for potential gearbox mounts etc if it has one) The wheel assembly is connected to the gearbox via the drive shaft + more, so could be from the wheel bearing anyway? Maybe?

Anyway my problem - both Inner Drive Shaft Boots/Gaiters have come away from the joint and it is completely exposed. Have I now got an issue with debris etc in my joint, (Do i need two new shafts?) or can i clean the joint? Or can I just replace the boot/gaiter and fill up with the correct grease?

Oh also, would you recommend replacing the inner and outer boots?

Sorry - Lots of questions!

Thanks,
Stephen

If the boots have come away, then there will be (and have been for some time) a distinct lack of grease and exposure to water / debris.
You can try taking them all off, disassembling & cleaning them, inspecting for damage, reassembling and replacing with new boots, but if it were me, I'd simply be replacing both front driveshafts (and cv's) with new, and I'd be doing both the front bearings at the same time.
I'm guessing they have been on the vehicle for some time, and if you plan on keeping it, then worthy of the maintenance.

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