CV Boot repair

[Huw Powell]

john at westcoastgarage.net wrote:
>> Today when I was under the car, changing the oil, I noticed the passenger
>> side CV boot was wet and looked somewhat collapsed.  The axel was replaced
>> about 40K ago.
>> So how difficult is it to replace this CV boot?  Do I have to remove the
>> axel?
>>
>> '90 80 non-Q
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Al
>> Honolulu
>>
>> Surf's up! 20'- 30' North Shore
>>
> Yes.  And you'll need to disassemble, clean, and repack the joint.  The
> boot kit comes with a new bolt, which you need to use.

Wait, no.  If it's an outer boot you can do it "in situ".  You gotta 
drop the ball joint to get access, pull off the CV joint, clean, 
regrease, and reboot.  IIRC.  The boot will not come with an axle bolt, 
just some new grease.

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Huw Powell

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