1998 Buick Skylark Driveaxle, CV joint Boot

1998 BUICK SKYLARK
185,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SIMON1BJ
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I have a torn CV Joint Boot, Passenger Side, Outer. I would like to replace just the boot, on inspection the Joint itself is still in quality shape for now, no clicks or clunks can be heard.

Does anyone have any suggestions, hints, tips or work instructions to put a replacement boot on or even replace the entire drive axle. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you.
Apr 27, 2009 at 10:21 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Simplest fix is a Quick Boot Kit can install without removing axle
Apr 27, 2009 at 4:02 PM
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SIMON1BJ
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That sounds a lot easier then taking the whole assembly off. Thank you.

In case I do have to replace the driveaxle is there anything to keep an eye out for or any suggestions? Thank you again for your help.
Apr 28, 2009 at 7:12 AM
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