1998 Jetta Driver side Cv Boot Repair?

PHOTOGUY1000

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So I think what I have here is an inner CV boot that is torn? Can I make the repair is the question... Struts, Alternator etc. type repairs I have no trouble with but I am no mechanic? I have air tools & am no afraid to get dirty. If I took it to a shop what would I expect to pay?

 

TronDD

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98 Jetta
It's not too hard to do. You need a special bit for the 6 bolts to get the axle out and snap ring pliers that expand the ring (if I remember correctly, double check).

For me, the inner CV slipped right off, new boot, regrease, put it back in and all done.

Tim.
 

PHOTOGUY1000

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Put the car up on ramps wanted to make sure the other side wasn't torn as well... boot looks great problem is I discovered the seal to the transmission on the passenger side seems to be leaking... is that an easy repair?
 
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