| New Driver's side boot. [message #93032] |
Fri, 23 July 2010 22:28 |
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I thought I might as well add to the list of those who have performed this operation. I didn't have any trouble with the axle nut or the six flange bolts. I removed the unit by having the driver's side wheel all the way to the left. I took it out over the front cross bar (jacking point) and seemed to go pretty easy. My main trouble was getting the new boot on over the CVJ. I took the bearing cage out and just slipped the boot on the axle and then put the CVJ/bearing back on. I had some difficulty keeping the boot clean and getting it onto the CVJ. It went back in the same way I took it out; just requires some care and slight moving of the disk/knuckle assembly itself. All in all, it took about a full day, but spread over several as it got pretty hot in the garage with temps up to 100 degrees. Thanks to Jim K. for parts and conversation. Thanks also to Steve Fergusen who told me that I would need that sack of new flange bolts some day! So, I bought them!
geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
Carson City Nevada 89703
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