Anyone done CV Boot Boot DIY?

[katit]

Originally Posted by we350z

Now I am getting even more confused. You did not take apart either cv joint for cleaning? I guess I wasn't planning on this either since I caught it early, and the outer boot is split on the bottom. It's harline, not a gaping hole so based on all this i doubt it is contaminated either. Just all the moli grease fell out. The other joint is intact so no cleaning necessary either, just refill the boot with grease when i put it back on.

I did take inner joint out so I can slide boots over. I'm talking about outer joint that still attached to the hub. You will have it all open, but you won't be able to actually take all balls out and clean/dry all pieces. If it's not contaminated and you caugt it early then you fine. Just wipe as much as you can with clean towels, pack with fresh grease and thats all.

Speaking of grease - no, this was "virgin" axle. Nobody touched it from a factory.