CV Boot Repair

[tomsawyer]

Hi Everyone - I just had an oil change completed on my X5 N62 w/ 79k and the mechanic noticed the the driver's side outer CV boot is ripped so obviously we need to do the repair.

Now, I am no way mechanically inclined so I need someone to do this job and got quoted by a local BMW indy $600. Seems like a lot of $ to me. So, I have this Mercedes indy who's very good. I spoke to him about the job and he's will to do it but he said he remembered from an X3 that he had an issue because the "axle needed to be removed" and he didn't have a special tool?

Guys, like I said I'm not technical at all but is there a special tool need to get the outer CV Boot/axle off to do this job?

Thanks to all who answer.