Type 44 Axle Shaft Removal/CV Boot R & R

[Nate Stuart]

> Another alternative (did this last weekend). Go to Pep Boys and buy a
split
> boot (model 3601) for $20. Cut off the old one, repack the joint with good
> grease and apply the split boot (uses little bolts to hold the joint
> together). Works find so far. Saved me half a day of fussing. Of course,
> this only works if you are reasonably sure that the joint hasn't been
> contaminated by debris while the boot has been deteriorating.

Also keep in mind that, if you are in an area that does annual inspections,
some mechanics will not inspect a car with a temporary(split) boot.

-Nate