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Outer CV Boot - replace boot or replace driveshaft? 850

posted by  someone claiming to be billb on  Sat Dec 21 06:03 CST 2002 [RELATED]

The outer CV Boot (driver's side) on my 1996 850 Turbo with 97K mi has split and has thrown grease.

It looks like two options - repack bearings and replace the boot (less than $20 for kit plus labor) or replace the driveshaft (Rebuilt shaft about $150 plus labor).

I searched the site, and it looks like outer CV boot replacement is pretty common. Do you have to remove the whole driveshaft to do this, or just remove the wheel, hub, etc to get to the CV joint?

Anything tricky about repacking the CV Joint?

It looks like getting to the Outer CV Joint is about 90% of the work to replace the whole drive shaft, so I'm tempted to do the drive shaft just to avoid having to do it all over again later.

I was thinking of tackling the job myself, so any tips?

Thanks everyone!

BTW the dealer wants $400 just to replace the boot.








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    Outer CV Boot - replace boot or replace driveshaft? 850

    posted by  someone claiming to be billb on  Mon Dec 23 12:33 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I am going for the inexpensive CV boot kit. Others have replaced it . . . and its just a commuter car.

    Maybe it will get hit by a meteor before the next $400 repair. One can only hope -- it's almost Christmas!

    Santa, bring me a Camry . . .








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    Outer CV Boot - replace boot or replace driveshaft? 850

    posted by  danielflading on  Sat Dec 21 09:12 CST 2002
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    i had both of my axles rebuilt with new cv joints and boots installed for 445.00

    Dan








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      Outer CV Boot - replace boot or replace driveshaft? 850

      posted by  someone claiming to be billb on  Sat Dec 21 09:58 CST 2002 [RELATED]

      Where? Are you in Texas? DFW?

      Thanks








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        Outer CV Boot - replace boot or replace driveshaft? 850

        posted by  danielflading on  Sat Dec 21 11:20 CST 2002
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        HOUSTON.

        YOU?








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          Outer CV Boot - replace boot or replace driveshaft? 850

          posted by  someone claiming to be billb on  Sun Dec 22 09:35 CST 2002 [RELATED]

          Plano (north of Dallas). Youve given me a price to try and beat. . .







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