CV BOOT REPLACED IN 30 MINUTES

[amacman]

mfiver , any garage / mechanic pricing any job is going to want to make money .
most job rates quoted allow more time for rusted / stubborn bolts or inexperienced mechanics . or just simply to make a lot of money .
the thread title says 30 minutes which is reasonable for any experienced mechanic , neither of us had ever replaced a cv boot on an X5 . the procedure is similar on most front wheel drive boots .
the time taken went like this -
drive X5 into workshop noting time on wall clock
shunt X5 back and forth between clutter and a recent delivery of tyres to turn sharp 90 degrees onto lift .
exit X5 , raise lift , position tall axle stand , lower lift enough to get wheel in air , remove wheel .
fetch tools from opposite side of workshop , carry out procedure shown at the beginning of this thread whist taking photos , shunt X5 back out of workshop noting time on wall clock as I drove out the door .

TOTAL TIME TAKEN WAS 27 MINUTES .
only use cv boot from BMW dealer , anything else is of inferior quality .
the procedure you suggest is the easiest way to do the job and you will be able to clean the cv joint easily whist the cup is still attached to the hub .
take your time to study everything written on this and you will be able to do the job .
if anyone quoted me 3 hours for this job I would be sure to watch for 3 hours because they woud need to do the same procedure as hayaku .
killcrap claims 15 minutes doing the procedure you mention and I have no doubt this can be done if you are experienced .

big thanks to fp997 and others for your contributions to this thread
keep them coming .
good luck .