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How to replace CV outer boot?

Re: 88 Camry 3SFE: I bought a new outer boot for abt $9.00, but I see now that I have to have an installation kit, something with a "cone". So I am wondering if I should just return the outer boot kit and replace the whole RH CV shaft (costs about $60 I think)? Or is an installation kit something cheap? The narrow drive shaft end of the boot has to somehow go over the outer wide part of the CV shaft that is about 5 inches in dia. How in the world could it be stretched this much? It looks like the CV shaft has to be disassembled to get it installed.

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geronimo
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It does. The shaft needs to be removed and the inboard cv joint disassembled in order to slide the boots off. Its a very messy ordeal, and a particular type of clamping tool is needed to make sure the new boot stays on the shaft. $60 for a half shaft is not a bad deal, and replacement of the axle as a unit is much much easier than taking apart the joints.

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qslim

Check the "CV Joint Overhaul" section in the Autozone free repair guide. I'd recommend just getting a rebuilt from the local NAPA store (check bolt on or snap on type half shaft).

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You need a snap ring tool and one of the different boot clamp tools. I think you can borrow them for free from the local Autozone or Pep Boys.

If you use a universal patch CV boot, you don't even have to remove the half shaft, but the consensus is that it won't last. So best to get a NAPA rebuilt with warranty.

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johngdole

Yeah,

Second this, I replaced all 4 boots on my 94 V6, and cleaned and regreased the CV joints. Messy. Now, I would get exchange assemblies every time, taking care to compare them with the old ones to make sure they are the right length overall.

Geoff

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Geoff

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