How do you replace front cv boot, have boot kit already. Don't know how to separate axle to slide boot on. Already have pulled hub spindle nut.
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Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 AT 2:14 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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You will need to seperate the cv joint from the axle itself (see pics).Sometimes only one cv will seperate from the axle, so you may need to remove the boot on the opposite end if you dont see the reatiner clips .
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 AT 1:58 PM
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If I can't separate it or if I have to pull the whole axle how do I remove the end that goes into the transmission?
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009 AT 9:48 AM
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It pops out. You will need to get in behind it with a pry bar and pop it out, sometimes you need to get under both sides (2 pry bars) at once to get them out, but not always