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Cost to replace Outer CV Boots (Both)

On my recent oil change, they noticed that both the outer CV boots on my 99 Maxima GXE (72K miles) have torn and need to be replaced. My dealer gave me an estimate of $460 to replace both of them. I'm not sure if he is replacing the inner boots as well.

On checking online I found the each of these outer boots cost about $20.

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I would like to know what is a reasonable price to have both the boots changed. Does labor cost $400 for these if the cost of each boot is only $20x4=$80.

I would appreciate if you could answer the following:

1) Should both the outer and inner CV boots be replaced when replacing either one of them.

2)How many hours of labor does this require. Would it be cheaper if I just bought these boots online and then have a mechanic replace them.

3) Are the CV boots usually re-manufactured and NOT new ones.

Thanks.

Survesh

99 Nissan Maxima GXE 72K miles
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survesh2000
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I can see (per axle): 30min for removal/installation, and 30min for boot replacement (so 60min if you want inner and outer). This is why buying a reman axle makes a lot of sense. Also consider buying reman'd axles from your local auto parts store or

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Since the boot is already torn, there is a risk of the grease getting dirtied and damaging the bearing inside. Unless this tear is obviously fresh, the reman axle is a extra insurance against that complication.

The outers tend to fail first, but I would have them both done.

I can do mine in about an hour.

Boots are just rubber, so they are new. Axles (with new boots) are remanufactured.

Dave

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David Geesaman

Boots is trivial mech issue and any good shop may swap them. Find good shop =with recommendations, ask quotation (then either buy boots separately or from them). Stealership is always the priciest place (work) and most often with parts (O-ring seals is one exception), still that is no quality assurance.

Sit by in the shop and watch... that pays: you see what is done, airbags can not be stolen, car will not be used on race track etc etc... Summarum: you get what u pay. If not, demand used parts as they are yours; its harder to scam you. The job should be 2-3hour job depending what is done, how it goes. DIY time is 2x...

If u keep the car: Change both boots and also tranny O-ring seals (latter buy from dealer as there are myriad possibilities to get them wrong size, that hazzle WILL cost).

Old rubber parts is/should not ever be used neither sold.

If you have driven 100miles or over with ripped boots, dirt is in and has already spoiled the joints. Will start wearing and fast: buy whole new axles,

100$ ea. ...that is, if u keep the car.

I think here might lurk the worst problem: For axles be prepared; there are multiple types of axles looking equal

-which will not fit-, or will cause 'mystical' problems with VLSD, ABS, Trannyleak or whatever. Use professional help for accepting the new axle and demand answers why the installer thinks the new axles fit exact before acceptance.

- Dont save, if u keep the car.

- Dont throw money to stealersink, no fun for driver:)

Reply to
Wiikinki

That's if I did just the outer boots, and per side. It's a real messy job, changing the boots.

Dave

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David Geesaman

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