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kydakota
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4/11/2006
15:45:56
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 Subject: cv joint boot
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how hard is it to replace a cv joint boot
aj
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schmidtmike
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2006
00:00:40
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as easy as pulling the whole axle out of the truck and taking it apart.
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Scott C
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2006
22:59:52
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its actually very easy... support the lower control arm and disconnect the lower ball joint at the knuckle... lower the jack on the control so that when the ball joint pops out of knuckle from hitting the side of the knuckle with a hammer where the balljoint comes through it can rest on the jack when it pops... then just undo the nut and all way and lift the the knuckle off the joint... then undo the axle nut and slide the knuckle off the axle.... disconnect the axle from the diff. and remove axle.... cut the old boot down the center from end to end... with a hammer hit the backside of the CV joint housing and it should slide off.... clean out the joint and repack with fresh axle grease that comes with new boot... slide new boot on with shaft with the new clamp loosly fitted and slide the CV joint back on making sure it locks back on by sliding back all the way and slide the boot over the CV joint and install new outter clamp.... with the crimpping pliers crimp bothe clamps in place holding the boot on the joint and the boot on the shaft... then reinstall..... sounds like alot but its really not... should take about 30 - 45 mins a side to do....
Scott C
Royal Auto
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schmidtmike
Dodge Dakota
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4/17/2006
01:06:19
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you'll spend more time cleaning the balls and cage and repacking them, than actually removing and reinstalling the axle
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schmidtmike
Dodge Dakota
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4/17/2006
01:30:26
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be careful with the clamps when you are tightening them, because, unless you're good, the clamps are usually a one shot deal.
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Scott C.
Dodge Dakota
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4/17/2006
22:28:36
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well you figure for example.... if a boot cost say 20 bucks from a parts store and say an axle cost 150 bucks.... what would you do.... if the axle isnt making noise but just needs a slight cleaning and repacking the boot is the way to go.... hell doing that only takes an extra 15mins.... i dont think 15 mins is worth spending 100 give or take a few bucks more is worth it.... its a very simple job....
Scott C.
Royal Auto
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kydakota
GenI
4/19/2006
15:17:20
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thanks much. does sound easy either way it has to be done. thanks again
aj
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bill roe
Dodge Dakota
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5/13/2009
08:47:37
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I have a 2005 dakota 42,000 miles the four wheel service light keeps coming on,The truck keeps going in and out of four wheel drive by its self. Some times when i open a door to get in the truck i can hear it switsh in and out help!!!!!!
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chappell
Dodge Dakota
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4/13/2010
21:35:38
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I have a 98 Dodge 1500 4 wheel driver that is making a clicking noise when I am driving it only in two wheel
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harry from ct
Dodge Dakota
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4/13/2010
22:14:54
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are u from ct.......im in torrington 2
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