Originally Posted by alanMI88
hey, I know im in the pre-92 forum, and I have a 96. But I have a question about cv boots. My car is at the dealer right now, free inspection. They said my boots are leaking and will need to be replaced. As of now the axel is fine. They quoted $310 for replacement. Is it possible to replace myself, and how difficult is it. I have access to a hydrolic shop lift and air tools.
$310!?
That is WAY too much for just replacing cv boots. It should be more around $100. If u have access to the tools, then yeah, go for it, it's not too difficult to replace. You cut the clamps on the old boot, slide the axle out of the cv joint, careful not to drop the bearings inside, repack the bearings with grease, slide boot over, and clamp it back down.
I think i'm missing a step somewhere, but that's the basic explanation on how to do it.
