I was swapping wheels with my older 2003 and recently purchased 2005 and noticed A LOT of grease splattered on the inside wheel of the '05 passenger side. After inspection I noticed that the boot is split. I'm going to replace the entire axle since I can get it for
$70 with lifetime warranty at O'reilly.
Couple of questions:
1. I couldn't find DIY directions in the DIY section. Any advice from the experts?
2. Anything else I should repair/look for while I'm elbow deep into the procedure?
3. Will the car require realignment when I'm finished?

Thank you in advanced; HAF has always been my first resource for my Honda repairs.

 

I guess three questions is more than a couple.

 

Nothing really any different than any other cv shaft replacement....don't forget the sway bar link. The alignment will be fine.

 

That was an easy project. The old one popped out and the new one slid in.
It is more difficult to change the brake pads in my GMC than it was to replace the CV Axle in the Honda.
Basically pulled the brake caliper assembly (two bolts); removed the lower ball joint assembly (one nut) and released the A-arm from a bracket I don't know what to call (one bolt and one nut); released the hub nut (one nut); tapped the axle with a mallet and pulled it from the hub, used a pry bar and popped in from the split shaft next to the oil pan.
Reassembly was reverse with the exception of cleaning splattered grease off all the components. The entire project from wheels up to wheels down took me about 2-hours.
I inspected all the ball joints, hoses, and tie-rod connections and everything looked fine.

Projects like this one are why I prefer Hondas; they are so easy to repair with no special tools required.