Boot... Bad Boot

[kauffman@IMAP2.ASU.EDU]

Well, looks like the driver's side outer CV-joint boot has been tossing its 
grease for some time now (hopefully less than a week or two ;| ).  So now, 
just as my classwork is picking-up, I'll have to spend some time with the 
5000.  I noticed in the Haynes manual (would *love* to find a decently 
priced used Bentley) that the half-shafts can be removed w/o taking apart any 
suspension pieces.  Sounds great to me, as that isn't quite possible on 
my Fox; job should go faster w/o screwing up the alignment.  Are there 
any tips I should be aware of before I attempt this?  The Haynes makes it 
look/sound easy... that's often a warning sign ;-)

BTW, how long do CV-boots usually last on a 5000 ?  This one has ~25k mi. 
and 22 months on it.  I'm planning on trying to get a Meistersatz 
boot-kit (lasted decently on the Fox)

TIA for any words of wisdom.

Karl Kauffman
Mesa, Arizona

'86 5000 S  129k mi
'79 Fox  143k mi