best way to replace outer cv boot?

[patssle]

How many hours? Mine is torn.

[NewArt]

I've done this job in 2 ways (on 2 different cars). On my tip I dropped out the cats and other things in the way, in order to lower the inner joints. These cv joints need to be removed (good time to check them for scoring and repack the grease). Then it's just clip the bands, slide off/on the new boots and clamps, and put it back together, torque to spec.
The 2nd car was done when I changed the rear struts. For this you need to undo the inner suspension arms and will require an alignment afterwards. Use this method only if you are replacing other suspension parts.

[patssle]

I just replaced my boots on the driver side and I did not have to touch my exhaust or the skid plate. Just the sway bar and control arm. Not sure what is different about my 2000 S but don't know why those things need to be removed.

[steved0x]

I found another thread on here that linked to this thread:

Leaking CV Boots - Repack and Clamp - Articles

Where the author had the same problem with the OEM 74 clamp, and went with another style, but unfortunately it doesn't have a part number...

Edit; following the rabbit hole, it looks like this might be it:

https://www.belmetric.com/cv68-cv-boot-clamp-p-1006.html?zenid=kckcjipsb70epti7ihm7o5p910&cPath=15_841

[rexcramer]

This was the email reply from Dorman tech support. I am going to keep investigating and see if I can come up with something. I need to get under the car, with my calipers, and start measuring.

Good morning, sorry but we can’t search by length, by you can search by inlet and outlet size in the side tabs, under CV boot

Nicholas Paris
Asst. Product Manager/Tech-Line
Dorman Products
215-712-5012-Desk
215-712-5512-Fax
Toll Free 1-800-868-5777 EXT-5012

[CrisZenithBlue]

Originally Posted by steved0x

I found another thread on here that linked to this thread:

Leaking CV Boots - Repack and Clamp - Articles

Where the author had the same problem with the OEM 74 clamp, and went with another style, but unfortunately it doesn't have a part number...

Edit; following the rabbit hole, it looks like this might be it:

https://www.belmetric.com/cv68-cv-boot-clamp-p-1006.html?zenid=kckcjipsb70epti7ihm7o5p910&cPath=15_841

what I learned so far by trying them:

these are two tight, I couldnt put them on (guess I was hoping for the best since they are 68mm)
https://www.belmetric.com/cv68-cv-boot-clamp-p-1006.html?zenid=kckcjipsb70epti7ihm7o5p910&cPath=15_841


these 73mm ones made by Oetiker are too loose:
CV Boot Clamp 99951248600 - Oetiker - Porsche - 999-512-486-00 | Pelican Parts


I went ahead and ordered Porsche genuine ones from Pelican (911-332-257-00-OEM).
Wish I would have done that in the first place

[steved0x]

Bummer, seems like outer clips would be easier.

[Pdwight]

I did this preemptively on my 01 two years ago when I replaced the wheel bearings. With the axles out it is not too bad of a job, worst part is the mess. I purchased all my stuff from Pelican including new lubricant.....except the CV Boot Clamp crimping tool. I purchased this off fleabay and it was totally worthless, the first clamp I tried to crimp the pliers just bent and so into the trash they went. I would up using a large set of diagonal cutters I had that were a cheap knockoff so I dulled them and did the crimping that way. To this day they still hold quite well with zero leaks. I disassembled my inner CV joints and cleaned them with carb cleaner and re lubed them as well as the inner ones......a word of friendly advise....have latex gloves handy and disassemble the inner joints over a cardboard box or something similar...the balls fall out of the race easily and bounce well on a concrete floor.