Psychos

OK, so I replaced my outer CV boot today.

Here's some advice for those who are thinking about doing this:

It is nearly impossible to separate the outer CV joint without pulling out the entire half shaft by mistake, thus spilling the tranny fluid everywhere (as Matt has pointed out) Thus, I would recommend buying a new axle, instead of replacing one or both boots.

Costs for a new axle:
Axle ~$85+
Tranny fluid 5qts @ $3 ea=$15
Total $100

Costs for replacing both boots
Boots 2 @ $17 ea (Kragen)=34
Tranny Fluid $15
Total $50

It will cost you twice as much, but will take half the time. Just my $.02 after 2 trips to OSH, 3 to Kragen and 8 hours later. I've put in new struts and springs faster than that.

Matt93SE

iTrader: (44)

I've stated many a time that it's easier to replace the whole axle, but you specifically asked how to change the boots- so I gave you what you wanted to know.

Psychos

I just didn't understand that the whole axel had to come out just to do the outer boot (some cars aren't like this). All the procedures I saw were for both boots, not just the outer. Anyway, thanks Matt and everyone else for the help and suggestions.

Matt93SE

iTrader: (44)

you can do it without pulling the axle out of the tranny, but it's a PIA. the inner joint is the one that's got to come apart, so you might as well just change the axles for a few $ more.