cv boot replace progress

[abarth]

I started my CV boot replacement yesterday. Front outter driver side, just like everyone else. Thanks all for tips and info. Regarding The Cleaner suggestion about replacing the boot without removing the half shaft for the hub, it is do-able but it cannot be done easily for a single person or working with limited space under the car, but I did install the stud shaft on the hub first before putting the CV joint back on the half shaft. It worked out good for me. This way I was able to hammer the the stud shaft to the hub while the hub was on the ground. A few other things for people who want to diy CV boot, make sure you take off the single screw that hold the rotor to the hub. Try to avoid using ball joint separation folk, they will rip the boot and I cannot find replacement for the boot without buying the hold ball joint or control arm. Hayaku was right about BFH. It will make the job a lot easier. Questions for all, does anyone sell just the ball joint boot? I torn 2 of them while separating the ball joint. If not any suggestions for repairing the torn boot? What is the right way to tighten the boot clamp? Thanks