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you cannot just change the boot you will have to replace the whole axle
i was wondering how to fix a Nissan sentra 1996 1.6 c.v boot just some instructions.
A CV boot is found on the axle of a vehicle. To replace the outer boot remove the axle bolt and pull the boot off. The inner boot requires removal of the whole axle.
the boot you can tell with a visual inspection. there should be no tears in the boot. the boot is there to keep grease in and debris out. if the boot is torn and most of the grease is gone you probably should replace the shaft. if you catch it soon enough though you can just replace the boot which is much cheaper.
Change the entire drive shaft. Chances are, if the boot needs to be replaced, the axle will go out because moisture and dirt has contaminated the CV bearings.
the outer CV joint is a non-serviceable and non-removable item on the escort and ZX2. If it is bad it will need replacement. to remove the boot and replace it there are two ways to do it. (1) cut the boot off and replace it with a speed boot (a boot split down the length which then gets glued together) (2) either cut the boot off or slide it off. This method will take more work than the speed boot. This will require removal of the complete half axle. You will first have to separate the inner joint and remove that boot as well. Once the joint is separated, the tripod bearing will have to be removed. Once all this is done the new boot for the outer CV joint can be installed. If you do this method, you should also install a new inner boot as well.
lift the boot, and grab a screw driver and unscrew the light and then at the back of the light twist the bulb out and replace and twist it back in afterwards.
remove the console, you should see some screws on the bottom of the boot, remove, replace boot, replace console
remove cotter pin from castle nut on outer tie rod end. loosen from threads enough to mark threads for replacement. pull and remove ball socket.. remove boot inner boot clamp from inner tire rod rod. unbolt tie rod using special tool supplied by auto parts store. thread in inner tie rod end. reinstall boot using plastic tie or adjustable clamp. reattach rod to outer tie rod end.
If you look at the inner tie rod you will see that it is connected to the vehicle in two places. You can see how to disconnect it from the wheel with just a bolt I believe. Then there is a boot on it. If you carefully (try not to break the boot) pull the boot forward on the tie rod (towards the wheel) you will unveil another bolt that connects it. Also, if you buy the part and look at it, it is very self explanatory.
take off bolts you can get to them from boot take off bolts you can get to them from boot
I am having the axel changed not one boot...and the mechanic quoted me $150 which includes parts and labor.