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2008 Lexus ES Repair Question


Topics covered: Axle, Cv joint.
Mileage: 36,000 miles.

Asked on February 7, 2012

How many flat rate hours it takes to replace an outer axel boot

I would like to know how many flat rate hours it takes to replace an outer axel boot

Thanks,

Redwan
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Replied on February 7, 2012

We no longer have the parts/labor guide if just replacing the CV joint boot with a jipper type 5mins at the most-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on February 7, 2012

Replacing boots is not something that is commonly done any more. To replace it with a real boot can be an hour and a half if you can even find any place selling replacement boots. The price of remanufactured axles has dropped to the point that boots alone are obsolete. You can buy a whole axle for not much more than just a boot and 90% of the time, that is what you need anyway. The labor to replace an axle can vary but an average is one hour.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on February 7, 2012

Thank you Wrench, you answered the big Q on top of my head-You have a great day I sure appreciate all the back ups-TY again

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked

Replied on February 7, 2012

You have a great day too Ras

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
14,757 answers provided