CV boot, need some help Options

[jordisonjr]

So i just picked up my car from gettin the front wheel bearings replaced, and the mechanic said i need a front CV boot on the passenger side. I've done some searching on 6GC and haven't reall found much about it. Does anyone know if there is a how to on here that i could use to do it myself Im kinda short on cash and can't afford to pay someone to do it for me.
Also, Would it be best to use the OEM boot or should any CV boot be alright to use? Thanks -Colin

[56willysnut]

I just replaced all four on the kids' S/T. Bought them from Oriellys Auto (under 10 apiece). He should have replaced the boots when he did the bearings. Now you get to undo what he just put back together.

Raise car onto sturdy jackstands, remove wheel, axle nut (may need to use crowbar wedged between stud and hub other end against the ground. to keep it from turning), Unbolt lower ball joint from control arm. Unbolt swaybar link. drain trans, pull axle out of spindle/ brake caliper. Then pry inner CV joint out of trans, removing entire axle assembly from vehicle. Using a very small screwdriver un bend keepers on the boots bands, and carefully unbend the clamps. Make a mental note of assembly so you can put ti back properly. The inner joint comes first, using a paint pen mark the parts for reassembly (match mark) remove clamp and boot. pull boot back to allow access to the snap ring to be able to disassemble the inner joint. mark these parts too. Remove outer boot clamps and slide boot off axle shaft. Note; outer CV joint does not come apart, all clamps, boots slide onto shaft and are reassembled using new grease included in the kit.

Use care and make sure all parts go back together in proer alignment so you don't have any vibrations.

This post has been edited by 56willysnut: Jun 27, 2009 - 3:39 PM