One of the rear axle CV boots on my '82 300D (185k miles) just cracked and started to leak. I caught it almost immediately, so I am hopeful that no significant damage occurred. The axles are original.

Questions:

If I elect to reboot the axles, is it possible to adequately clean and inspect the joint for damage/wear without removing the "cans?"

What is the best lubricant to use for the joint? It appears that the lube typically furnished with boot kits is of inadequate quantity for the MB axle.

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