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How to Remove and Replace the CV Boot in Your Car (Wheel Side)

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: CV boot

This video will show you how to remove and replace the old CV boot in your car (wheel side), regardless of the make and model of the car. After lifting the car with a jack and removing the wheel, you can disassemble and remove the old boot along with the CV axle. Once the CV axle is freed from the old boot and everything is cleaned, you can finally assemble and fit your new boot with the help of pliers and metal rings. At this point, you can reinsert your CV axle complete with boot. This way, you will have completed a DIY job just like at the garage!

Updated on 31 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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