accidently tore cv boot, question regarding removal of cv shaft

Car is sitting on a lift at my buddies place. I had done this years ago but cannot remember.

passenger side cv shaft, boot had baked under the turbo/downpipe and i accidently tore it at a seam.

when you take out the triple square bolts, can you angle the knuckle so that the transmission side just falls down? or is there a splined dowel or something.

best place to get a new boot? dealer? partsource? ct?

as well, anyone had any luck with an exhaust wrap to prevent cv boot cracking?

Undo the dogbone mount and you can swing the engine to get room. Can't remember for sure but I think you take the outer joint off then slide the boot along the shaft. Best to check on that though.

There should be a curved plate that sits there above that cv joint to protect it from the turbo heat.

If I recall I usually undo the lower ball joint, and swing it out of the way.....and yes there should be a Sheild that protects it from the heat. I have never replaced a boot, so I have no idea about their availability

best place to get a new boot? dealer? partsource? ct?

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http://www.autopartsway.ca/PartList...ed_Components/CV_Joint_Boot_Kit/pagenum1/tabS

I was told by the dealer that they not the same on auto and manual