Anyone done CV Boot Boot DIY?

[we350z]

I am happy to hear this post helped you out and your are all set now! 3 hours doesn't sound bad at all.

I'm a little bit confused tho. So you did do the shortcut, right? You had problems pulling the axle or no? I saw the kits on ebay 2/~$30 shipped, but they are not OEM (maybe thats a good thing tho).

I have high temp constant velocity grease that came with my OEM Outer CV Joint replacement kit (it also came with some clamps and stuff). I assumed the inner boot uses the same grease? You are saying this is not the case? I was just going to get some more from AutoZone.

Please clarify

Originally Posted by katit

I replaced mine today. What can I say? Good thing I read this post today. Axle is sitting there for good. Usually I use my air hammer to get axles out, this one won't budge. So, I went other way. Undid big clamp on inner boot and slided whole assembly out. Worked like a charm. I have balljoint separator, removing tie rod and arms wasn't a problem.

Finished job under 3 hours. I made some pictures, maybe we can use them to update DIY guide? It's definitely soo much easier. I suggest to get inner boot though. Grease is different from CV Joint boot (I used lithium) and those clamps from Autozone shitty. Next time I will just get inner kit (if there will be next time)

I don't buy boots from a dealer, so they like $10 ea online, no bid deal at all.