Ripped CV Boot Question

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12-27-2005, 11:07 AM

paw-kz1k

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Ripped CV Boot Question

I just noticed that the passenger side CV Boot is ripped. I want to replace the boot. Do I need to seperate the bottom ball joint to remove the axle from the car?

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Paul W.

12-27-2005, 11:09 AM

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No you do not need to seperate the ball joint to remove the axle. IMO its much easier and less time consuming to throw in a new axle from Autozone.

12-27-2005, 11:10 AM

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no. you can disconnect the strut, then you lower it, pulling the axle out of the way so you can remove it from the tranny.

12-27-2005, 11:11 AM

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Thanks for the quick reply.
The boot is ripped in such a way as to retain most of its grease and the joint makes no noise and I have the rest of the week off so... what the heck.