How to replace CV outer boot?

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geronimo - 15 Jan 2007 17:01 GMT

Re: 88 Camry 3SFE:
I bought a new outer boot for abt $9.00, but I see now that I have to
have an installation kit, something with a "cone". So I am wondering
if I should just return the outer boot kit and replace the whole RH CV
shaft (costs about $60 I think)? Or is an installation kit something
cheap? The narrow drive shaft end of the boot has to somehow go over
the outer wide part of the CV shaft that is about 5 inches in dia. How
in the world could it be stretched this much? It looks like the CV
shaft has to be disassembled to get it installed.

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qslim - 15 Jan 2007 17:35 GMT

It does. The shaft needs to be removed and the inboard cv joint
disassembled in order to slide the boots off. Its a very messy ordeal, and
a particular type of clamping tool is needed to make sure the new boot
stays on the shaft. $60 for a half shaft is not a bad deal, and
replacement of the axle as a unit is much much easier than taking apart
the joints.

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Geoff - 25 Jan 2007 12:20 GMT

Yeah,

Second this, I replaced all 4 boots on my 94 V6, and cleaned and regreased
the CV joints. Messy. Now, I would get exchange assemblies every time,
taking care to compare them with the old ones to make sure they are the
right length overall.

Geoff

> It does. The shaft needs to be removed and the inboard cv joint
> disassembled in order to slide the boots off. Its a very messy ordeal, and
> a particular type of clamping tool is needed to make sure the new boot
> stays on the shaft. $60 for a half shaft is not a bad deal, and
> replacement of the axle as a unit is much much easier than taking apart
> the joints.

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johngdole@hotmail.com - 17 Jan 2007 06:52 GMT

Check the "CV Joint Overhaul" section in the Autozone free repair
guide. I'd recommend just getting a rebuilt from the local NAPA store
(check bolt on or snap on type half shaft).

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/1
5/75/9b/0900823d8015759b.jsp

You need a snap ring tool and one of the different boot clamp tools. I
think you can borrow them for free from the local Autozone or Pep Boys.

If you use a universal patch CV boot, you don't even have to remove the
half shaft, but the consensus is that it won't last. So best to get a
NAPA rebuilt with warranty.

> Re: 88 Camry 3SFE:
> I bought a new outer boot for abt $9.00, but I see now that I have to
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> in the world could it be stretched this much? It looks like the CV
> shaft has to be disassembled to get it installed.

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