Inner CV joint/boot replacement

[Smallblock454]

Maybe we do talk about different cars.

I talk about a 2003 S MT.
Thread owner talks about a 2003 base AT.

What do you talk about?

Regards
Markus

[Gelbster]

"the middle pipes" Ben did remove part of the exhaust?
In theory you need to flush out all the old grease and replace it.
I did this on a bench and over an oil catch bowl intended for a truck. Trying to do that under the car and with axle stands sounds like a HazMat event. And your driveway will never look the same .
I know this may seem overkill to some but that is what the manual says is the correct procedure.
To remove the clamps ,look at the video below.
Hint- don't try to substitute worm-drive hose clamps for the correct oetiker clamps:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEQs_XaY9DI
The correct pliers are these:
KD Tools Oetiker Clamp Pliers #3374
If you use regular bull nose pliers,you may cut the clamp if they are sharp -try a blunt pair?
Be very careful to clean off all the grease where the boot slips over the 1/2 shaft and joint. If you are not meticulous about this ,the boot may slip off in use,you will not see it,dirt will get into the joint and you'll be replacing the whole axle shaft. Suggest you drive the car for a while with the splash shields off to verify ?

[Ben006]

Originally Posted by Smallblock454

Maybe we do talk about different cars.

I talk about a 2003 S MT.
Thread owner talks about a 2003 base AT.

What do you talk about?

Regards
Markus

2002 2.7L manual.
It's the same on any model 986 and 987 auto and manual.

And yes, by mid pipes I mean the center section of the exhaust

I wouldn't do it on jack stands, I did it on a lift, it took 4 hours (with draining of the transmission oil), I took my time.