ok, so after such a long time I finally replaced the inner driver side cv boot, there is no shortcut, yet it is pretty straight forward:
- take wheel off
- unbolt caliper bracket
- uninstall 4wd hub
- unscrew locking washer
- loosen locking nut with special tool
- unbolt spindle
- pull out cv axle and replace cv boot on workbench
- re install everything using proper torque
Since I was doing this I also replace struts and put back stock coil springs, also got 235/75R15's, cheap from Amazon. Looks and feels so different.
What do you guys think?
- take wheel off
- unbolt caliper bracket
- uninstall 4wd hub
- unscrew locking washer
- loosen locking nut with special tool
- unbolt spindle
- pull out cv axle and replace cv boot on workbench
- re install everything using proper torque
Since I was doing this I also replace struts and put back stock coil springs, also got 235/75R15's, cheap from Amazon. Looks and feels so different.
What do you guys think?
1996 Geo Tracker, CAMI, 16 valve, 5sp, 4x4, soft top, 2 door, no a/c