In situ replacement of front outer CV boots

[Tony and Lillie]

Subject: Re: In situ replacement of front outer CV boots


> Rick:  been years since I did the project.
> Another useful link on the process of front end bushing/cv replacement is:
> http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/susp.html#bushing
>
> I'd think pulling the front mounts for the sway bar would help a bunch. So 
> does a 5-foot lever bar.
>
> Chris
>
The "simple" way for me was to put the car being fixed in park with E-brake 
on. Then, with a ratchet strap attached to another secured car (could be a 
tree or post as well), we pulled forward on the control arm until it was on 
enough to put the washer and nut on the car.

Tony Hoffman