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

[rave2n]

Its pretty easy, I've done it myself on a Prism. Which is basically a Corolla. The 2 hardest parts i had to deal with was taking off the giant nut, and removing the axle from the tranny. That took some prying. All in all, its fairly easy, if you can turn a wrench you can do it. Did all this to fix a horribly bad bearing that I ignored for a year until the car started jerking to the left from the metal bits it was ground into. Didn't care much about vehicles then =P

I think if you want to get into specific smaller parts is when you start to need interesting tools. I found it easier to just replace the entire axle, and connect to the existing wheel hub. With a new bearing of course.

Cost me 50 bucks for the axle at a local yard. Cuts, bruises, and pulled hair - Priceless - I know how to do it now atleast =P - Haynes manual ftw.