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2015 Prius CV Boot Replacement

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Bobk, Feb 10, 2018.

  1. Bobk

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    Looks like the wire slashed my CV boot on the drivers side. When I was looking for other damaged saw a lot of grease. Is replacing the CV boot something that is worthwhile to do at home or should I just take it to the dealer.

    Trying to avoid having to file an insurance claim.
     
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    Bit of a job. Shaft has to come out. Fluid will come out of tranny (if not already drained some), so needs to be topped off. Good opportunity to change shaft seal in tranny, simple in principle but easy to get jacked without using proper tools and the right touch (I've never been good at it).

    Some shops will balk at the bench labor to de-boot and re-boot the shaft (also involves specialized tools for crimping the metal bands that hold the new boots on), and will want to just put in a replacement shaft, boots and all. The Toyota shafts are pricy enough that, if you want to stay with them, rebooting is attractive, but aftermarket shafts (of quality unknown to me) can be so cheap the bench labor isn't worth it, if you're willing to consider those.

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    what wire?
     
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    Thanks for the responses.
     
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    Barb wire ran over a fence when I slid off the road. Sounds like might as well claim insurance. Too much work.
     
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    ouch, that'll do it.
     
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    if someone invented a wrap around boot, they'd make a fortune.
     
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    As soon as I hear "slid off a road" I'd say insurance claim.
     
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