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Originally posted by fryardds
Duke and Hazen,
Thanks for the info. Is it a big job to take the axle off to put the boots on? The inner and outer boots look different so I assume one boot kit has both boots for each axle. So I would need 2 kits right? Thanks again.
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Big job? Not particularly. I've seen it done by pros on two occasions, and I'd much rather watch and pay the money. Cleaning and re-greasing the bearings and picking them up off of the shop floor didn't look like much fun
Pulling the axle and removing it from the wagon took some dissassembly of the steering hardware, idler arm and tie rods as I recall. Nice to have the proper tools and technique so as not to tear the link boots.
Having the right crimp tool for the bands around the CV boots was imperative. looked like to me.
As long as your going to the trouble you might as well do both. If doing the inboard boot you don't need to take apart the outboard joint, but if you do the outer you have to remove the inner, or vice versa. I can't remember. The job is NOT in the MB Service Manual Library CD for Model 124
As I recall my indie charged me around $300 for the job.
Sorry I can't be more help.
Hazen