Changing CV boots.....

[TeamGreen]

What are the steps for changing the CV boots on an 88-98 Sierra.  The Chiltons manual said you have to remove the upper ball joint and someother things to get the axle out. Do you really have to do that?

[Guest Friz]

On every vehicle that I've seen and worked on, the boot has to go on an unassembled CV joint.

You may as well buy new ones.