If you are talking about just the boot, and not the whole CV Joint (Axle), then no it's not that expensive. The boot itself should be under $50 depending on your make and model of vehicle, and the labor, even at a dealership should not be all that bad. You can call your local dealership and get a price over the phone. Now if you need the whole thing, CV Joint, that can be expensive depending a lot on the vehicle. I had a Z-71 Silverado and the dealership wanted almost $1000.00 to replace the CV joint on it. After doing a little research I found out that most of the money for the repair was for the part itself. So I bought an aftermarket CV joint from Carquest for under $100.00 and had the dealership install it using my part from Carquest. The total bill was under $200.00. Hope this helps.
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It would be in your best interest to replace the entire CV shaft. Replacing the boot is only a temporary fix, because the bearings inside the torn old boot have been exposed to the elements (dirt/water), and will destroy the bearings.
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.
The CV joint is the part inside the boot.
To remove the CV boot on a Kia Rio, first, lift the vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Then, remove the wheel and brake components to access the axle. Use a socket to remove the axle nut, and then disconnect the lower ball joint or tie rod end to free the axle. Finally, slide the CV boot off the axle shaft, ensuring to clean any grease before replacing it with a new boot.
Inspect the boot and look for a tear or hole. If you see any the boot is bad and needs replacing. The joint itself will pop, and make noises if it is defective.Inspect the boot and look for a tear or hole. If you see any the boot is bad and needs replacing. The joint itself will pop, and make noises if it is defective.
To change the CV boot on a Nissan Terrano 2, first, lift the vehicle and remove the wheel on the side where you're replacing the boot. Then, detach the axle by removing the retaining nut and any clips holding the boot in place. Carefully slide the old boot off, clean the joint, and apply new grease before installing the new boot. Finally, secure the boot with clips, reassemble the axle, and reattach the wheel.
To remove the CV boots from a Kubota RTV 900, first, elevate the vehicle securely and remove the wheels to access the axles. Next, disconnect the axle from the differential by removing the retaining clips and bolts. Carefully slide the CV boot off the axle shaft, ensuring not to damage the CV joint. Finally, clean the area and inspect the joint before replacing the boot.
I have just fitted both CV boots on a 1994 Peugeot 106. Though I only needed the outer one replacing I had to remove the inner CV joint to slip the boot over the outer CV bell end. As a result I had to replace inner boot and metal sleeve also. Job wasn't too difficult considering I am not a mechanic , only hard bit was removing the circlip on the inner CV joint, if you need further details, email me at ziamirza99@clara.co.uk and I can send you detail & pics of assembly.
If the boot is torn, then more than likely the CV joint needs replacing. It at the very least needs to be inspected. You can replace the boot with a repair kit, but I would have the joint inspected.
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.
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.