95 GC CV boot

The split boots may still be out there, but I used one on a Buick Riviera once and had nothing but problems with it sealing.

Chris

Steve Kraus did pass the time by typing:

Split boots are not recommended as they all tend to fail. The ZJ axles are easy to service. Just a few bolts and they slide right out.

in short.

- take off the wheel

- take off the caliper and hang it on a hook (not by the hose!)

- remove the disc

- remove the three bolts holding the hub bearing assembly to the steering knuckle

- slide the whole assembly out.

- disassemble, clean, reassemble, regrease, and put on the new boot.

(Don't use solvent on the CV joint!)

The best way to take the surface grease off is with a plastic putty knife. wiping with a paper towel just pushes dirty grease into the bearing.

If it's full of dirt odds are it needs to be replaced. To properly clean it the unit must be disassembled.

Steve Kraus wrote in news:WzMFc.4205$ snipped-for-privacy@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net:

While I don't have any experience with GC CV joints, it has been my experience that once you find that the boots are torn, it's too late to save them. Who knows how much dirt and water have got in there. It's best to bite the bullet and replace the joints.