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.
It is cheaper to replace the CV shaft than it is to replace the boot. If the boot has been torn for any length of time it will have collected dirt and water. That in itself spells disaster.
you can get the cv boot kit that you can glue the join on rather than taking the drive shaft off
They make replacements that are split in half, but they aren't generally recommended. What's best (unfortunately) is to remove the shaft and replace it with a stock cv boot. If the cv boot has been open to the elements for a while, damage in the cv joint might have occured.
To replace the outer CV boot on the right side of a 1999 4x4 Ranger, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the wheel. Disconnect the axle from the wheel hub and then remove the axle from the differential. Slide off the old CV boot, clean the joint, and apply new grease before fitting the new boot. Finally, reassemble the axle, ensuring all components are secure before lowering the vehicle and replacing the wheel.
If you have the proper tools you can change it in about 1.5 hours or less.
Lift the vehicle using a jack. Inspect the CV boot for problems. Mark the axle. Separate the CV from the shaft. Remove the CV boot clamps. Use a mallet to knock the CV joint off the shaft. Remove the boot from the CV axle shaft.
you cannot just change the boot you will have to replace the whole axle
To replace the CV boot on an Acura Integra, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the wheel. Disconnect the axle from the hub and slide it out of the transmission, then remove the old CV boot clamps and the boot itself. Clean the CV joint, apply new grease, and slide on the new boot. Finally, secure the new boot with clamps, reassemble the axle, and reinstall the wheel.
To replace the CV boot on a Vito van, start by lifting the vehicle and removing the wheel for access. Detach the axle from the wheel hub, then slide off the old CV boot clamp and boot. Clean the joint, apply fresh grease, and position the new CV boot onto the axle. Finally, secure the boot with new clamps, reattach the axle to the hub, and reinstall the wheel.
It is much cheaper to replace the CV shaft. Purchase a Haynes manual that is specific to your car.
500
To replace a CV boot on a 2002 Subaru Forester, first, lift the vehicle and remove the wheel. Then, detach the axle from the hub and slide it out of the transmission. Remove the old CV boot clamps, clean the joint, and apply new grease before fitting the new boot. Finally, secure the boot with new clamps, reassemble the axle, and reinstall the wheel.