I have an 04 f-150 heritge with a torn outer driver side cv boot. are these hard to replace. i have some mechanic skills and have changed them on ATV's before.

 

Oddly enough, I am going to be doing this exact thing on my 03 tomorrow... Here is the best write-up i could find: http://www.fordf150.net/articles/idx...t--Part-1.html

 

I'd recommend you get a rebuilt halfshaft instead of trying to change the boot. They are only about 75 bucks, and you have to R&R the halfshaft anyway to R&R the boot. When the boot rips, you are going to get dirt and/or moisture into the CV joint, which will drastically reduce its lifespan.

 

The outboard boots are a PITA to change. You have to remove the inner boot and slide the outer over the shaft. Slide the new one on and clamp it. Then reassemble the outer and clamp the boot. The inner shaft does not come apart. Need I mention that you have to change the grease and wash out all the contaminants in the joint. Easier to just replace the shaft like glc suggested.

Regards

Jean Marc Chartier

 

I just repaced the inner boot on my passenger side cv shaft on my 03. R+R is no big deal, but replacing the boot is a PITA. However, I decided not to go with a reman b/c the ford oem shaft contains six ball bearings per shaft, and remans may skimp by w/ only 4 or 5. A new shaft from ford is like $240, so to me, replacing the boot seemed the best option. It's not too hard, but it is time consuming and messy.

 

a reman'ed shaft from napa is like 70 bucks