This makes sense. I guess I confused "remove" with "disassemble". It would
be nice if you didn't have to disassemble the front suspension. On my
wife's mazda, on the passenger side, after taking the suspension apart and
sliding the spline out, removing the axle is just a tap but on the diriver's
side I guess there is an advantage of not removing the shaft as the
transmission fluid falls out.

Thanks for all of the dialog.
Bob

"Murphy" > wrote in message
et...
> You can download step-by-step instructions on how to install he
>
> http://tinyurl.com/awbpe
>
> You still have to remove the axle nut and separate the wheel hub from
> the axle, but the axle can stay attached to the transmission.
>
> In article >, says...
> > Murphy wrote
> > > another method. I've changed a cracked boot with one of these tools:
> > > http://tinyurl.com/bodpj
> >
> > what does this "tube looking thing with a black pointy cone" (in the
picture) do?
> >
> > > using universal stretch boots (you can't use oem type boots with this
> > > tool):
> > >
> > > http://tinyurl.com/avt8e
> > >
> > > Easier than removing the driveshaft and disassembling, and probably
will
> > > last longer than a split boot.
> >
> > isn't this another split boot? I mean, how can it be installed "without
disassembly"?
> > the page has a model/name "CV Flex Boot Standard - Astoria 2000"
> >
> > FB3000
> > Standard Flex Boot
> > Features & Benefits:
> > # Universal Flex Boot
> > # Fits 90% Of Domestic/Import Cars
> > # Replace without dissasembly
> > # Includes heavy duty band clamp
> >