How to Replace Outer CV Boot

[hillre]

Hello all,

My son has a 1999 Geo Metro with L3 engine (98,000 miles). We need to know if anyone can assist with how to replace the outer CV boot on this thing. The locals are asking $100 plus to replace the boot; It is basically torned all the way around and has lost nearly all of the grease. Any assistance would be appreciated? Also, does anyone know wheter or not this would be in the Haynes manual?

Thanks

[Scrapper]

if it was me i'd buy the whole half shaft and be done with it. you can put a quick boot on it but i don't recomened it unless you get a good one.

[Woodie83]

Only way to go is the whole half shaft, expect the one on the other side to go soon too. All that rubber left the factory on the same day and has been exposed to the same weather.

Might be in a Haynes or Chilton's book, definitely in a Factory Service Manual and all the details will actually be right in the FSM.

[mcmalloy]

i would go with a whole shaft aswell , i have never had any luck taking them apart and putting them back together.you should be able to find a good one at the wreckers,

[Scrapper]

back in the day it would cost you just as much to put c/v boot or outer c/v joint now you can get a half shaft for about just as much as 1 c/v joint. but fix it right or don't fix it....i'm not meaning in a sh... way either. good luck...scrapper.......

[hillre]

Thanks for the reply!

I've NEVER replaced/installed a CV axle. Is this difficult to replace them? If not, what are the procedures? Would the procedures be in a Haynes manual?
The local shops are asking $275, [parts + labor costs] to replace the axle (just one of them).

I would like to do it myself if it's too difficult. Please advise!

Originally Posted by Scrapper

if it was me i'd buy the whole half shaft and be done with it. you can put a quick boot on it but i don't recomened it unless you get a good one.

[hillre]

Thanks, I will look into it ASAP!

Originally Posted by Woodie83

Only way to go is the whole half shaft, expect the one on the other side to go soon too. All that rubber left the factory on the same day and has been exposed to the same weather.

Might be in a Haynes or Chilton's book, definitely in a Factory Service Manual and all the details will actually be right in the FSM.

[hillre]

Auto Zone has them for $47. That isn't too bad is it?

Originally Posted by mcmalloy

i would go with a whole shaft aswell , i have never had any luck taking them apart and putting them back together.you should be able to find a good one at the wreckers,

[Woodie83]

That's such a great price I'd be suspicious. :-) I've heard people say not to get remanufactured, only buy new axles, but they sell an awful lot of them, must be working for someone. You should replace the seal where the axle goes into the transmission and you'll need three quarts of Pennsoil Synchromesh, half of the juice will come out of the transmission when you pull the axle out. Here's a transmission removal guide, pictures two three and four have to do with removing the axle.

http://geometroforum.com/topic/638772

[Scrapper]

yes and replacing whole half shaft it's really easy you'd think it be hard but it isn't and i mean it for real. something else it's there fault if outer c/v/or boot again and allot cleaner on your cloths and hands.

[G10HIO]

To answer your question (How to replace outer CV boot)...

Do you have access to the Haynes Repair manual? They explain the entire process very well.

G10HIO
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