Bentley says that joint must be checked for wear if boot is torn due to the
likelihood that dirt has entered. I would suggest checking and cleaning
rather then just re-packing and replacing boot.  I haven't disassembled one
myself so can't attest to the difficulty level. Anyhow if you would like to
give it a try and don't have the manual I can scan the relevant pages and
send them to you. Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: Glommen, Jon <Jon.Glommen@NOVELLUS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: March 30, 1999 4:14 PM
Subject: What to do with torn CV boot

> Hello all,
>
> I have an '86 Vanagon with a torn CV joint boot --the outer. I've never
> worked on CV joints before and need some advice:
>
> How do I tell if the CV joint is any good, or should I just replace the
> boot?
>
> With 171k miles on the odometer what is the likelihood that these CV
joints
> will last any longer? I assume they are the originals.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Jon Glommen
> Product Engineering
> NOVELLUS Metals Group
> 408.570.2814
>