[davew833]

I just changed an outer CV boot on my SVX. Doing so requires removal of the axle and then carefully disassembling and removing the INNER cv joint to get the new boot on the outer joint. Both joints have to be thoroughly cleaned and carefully repacked with grease before reassembly. Then there is the issue of securing the boot clamps which often can't be done without a special boot clamp tool. The boot only cost me $15, but the joint still clicks occasionally after I reassembled it, even though it looked good after I cleaned and inspected it. A rebuilt axle from AutoZone was $69 plus a $60 core charge for your old axle- money I didn't have at the time but will probably end up spending anyway. Do yourself a favor and go with a rebuilt axle from the start.