Chris Green90
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Is this an easy enough job. Failed MOT on it today so I am hoping to be able to replace it myself. Any pointers or things to look out for would be a great help.
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Front CV Outer boot
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AndyCook
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easy enough, but can take some time
best to undo the 4 bolts under the hub to disconnect it from lower control arm,
so you can lift the hub/calliper out of the way to remove CV joint.
you have choice of removing entire CV joint - this will mean draining diff oil first, as it will pour out side-shaft when you remove CV joint
but you may be able to leave CV joint in-situ and therefore not need to drain oil and split inner joint after marking it up i.e. position of inner CV joint components so they go back together same way - take bearing tulip off the shaft - but you would have to be very carefull to make sure no dirt drops onto anything, and there will be limited room to work in, and lots grease and mess!
and also not sure if outer CV boot would slide all the way along the shaft from the inner end?
reason for doing this is less disturbance of seals in hub or diff, and no need to split outer CV joint which can be a pain
best to undo the 4 bolts under the hub to disconnect it from lower control arm,
so you can lift the hub/calliper out of the way to remove CV joint.
you have choice of removing entire CV joint - this will mean draining diff oil first, as it will pour out side-shaft when you remove CV joint
but you may be able to leave CV joint in-situ and therefore not need to drain oil and split inner joint after marking it up i.e. position of inner CV joint components so they go back together same way - take bearing tulip off the shaft - but you would have to be very carefull to make sure no dirt drops onto anything, and there will be limited room to work in, and lots grease and mess!
and also not sure if outer CV boot would slide all the way along the shaft from the inner end?
reason for doing this is less disturbance of seals in hub or diff, and no need to split outer CV joint which can be a pain
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2 other options to save having to split the cv joint. 
Split boot, so you dont need to unbolt anything.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LANDCRUIS...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519df43275
Or get a stretch one which will stretch over the end of the shaft.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LA...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c5410bc5
Split boot, so you dont need to unbolt anything.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LANDCRUIS...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519df43275
Or get a stretch one which will stretch over the end of the shaft.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LA...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c5410bc5
majic79
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I've always thought it worthwhile removing joint from the shaft (in situ) and degreasing, checking for heat marks (sign that the hardnening will start to fail if it's been run dry) and pitting (debris getting into the boot) and making sure it's clear of debris before reassembling - this way you can easily slip the boot on, then re-install the joint and pack with grease. Not done one on a cruiser yet, but done several others over the years
