I have a 2006 SP 800- the a-arm skid was pushed back while riding on the trail today which caused it to dig into the right outer cv boot- totally destroying it.

Are these complicated to replace? Do I need to drop the suspension & remove the front axle?

I've never replaced one before - Dealer wants $130 (parts & labor) to do the job- I can get the boot for $25 off ebay. Just curious if it's a bitch to do...

thanks!

 

not that hard to do. I did one on my old '03 sp 700 in about 30 minutes. been a couple years since I did it but I know I didn't have to remove very much. just enough to pull out on the hub to get the axle out. the axle doesn't have to come out completely. just really need the right pliers to put the clamp on. how much are they gonna charge for the boot? I only paid $30 for mine.

 

dealer charges $30 for the boot-
I hope thats all it needs- I rode about 15 miles without the boot on- had no choice.

 

PLEASE read above sticky.

 

thanks stendori- didn't even see it up there!