i notice that my driver side boot is ripped and no grees in it. is there a way i can fix the prob. without buying a new axel. thanks in advance

 

Take the axle to a suspension/axle shop and have them replace and repack the joint. If there's significant wear to the mechanism, it may not be possible, though, so be ready to buy a new axle if worst comes to worst.

 

Does it knock when you go around corners?
If its bad it should make a loud knocking sound
when you turn sharp and accelerate. If it does
you should start thinking about a new axle/s.

 

i know about the knocking noise because i got the right side replaced, just want ot know if i can get around replacing this one. no noise coming out.