# Cv boot replace **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [March 25, 2014, 8:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141 "2014-03-25T08:50:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ohvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a4c791/32.png) [@ohvette](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ohvette)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2014, 8:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/1 "2014-03-25T08:50:30Z")
I have a 2002 Gem E2 and need to replace outer cv joint boots need how too ---
**Author:** ![ghtaboma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@ghtaboma](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ghtaboma)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2014, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/2 "2014-03-25T12:55:15Z")
I just did this… It is not easy. When you get the half-shaft off you need to remove the spring “c” clip inside the shaft end. There is a special tool m ost auto repair shops have, to do this for a small fee, or free. A kit from NEV parts contains the special grease and clip-bands, too. ---
**Author:** ![GEMmechanic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecccb3/32.png) [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2014, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/3 "2014-03-25T14:25:41Z")
I just replace the shaft. For me, it is not worth the effort to repair. ---
**Author:** ![ghtaboma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@ghtaboma](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ghtaboma)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2014, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/4 "2014-03-25T14:53:27Z")
> [@GEMmechanic;20340](#): > > I just replace the shaft. For me, it is not worth the effort to repair. $150.00 per shaft, vs. $14.00 for a boot kit is a better deal. If, the balls aren’t clanking, and the splines are ok. grease-up, re-boot, and go! ---
**Author:** ![ohvette](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a4c791/32.png) [@ohvette](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ohvette)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2014, 3:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/5 "2014-03-26T03:51:22Z")
Thanks I thought the same thing already have the boots $15 each with clamps and grease ---
**Author:** ![PandD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/46a35a/32.png) [@PandD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/PandD)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2022, 2:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/6 "2022-12-13T02:07:29Z")
Just replaced both boots on the passenger side. One of the easiest jobs I’ve ever done. Glad I didn’t replace the whole axle. ---
**Author:** ![gem2002](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/258eb7/32.png) [@gem2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gem2002)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/7 "2025-08-18T23:35:08Z")
Would you please explain how you replaced the boots. I have a 2002 GEM and need to replace outer boot on the passenger side ---
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/8 "2025-08-20T10:55:02Z")
> [@PandD](#): > > Just replaced both boots on the passenger side. Da fuvk? Was this an R&T or a polaris? Only one AWD actual gem out there that I’ve heard of. Custom mod by the owner. ---
**Author:** ![AssyRequired](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/assyrequired/32/7621_2.png) [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/9 "2025-08-20T14:13:39Z")
PandD was probably referring to both CV boots on the same axle. Inboard boot sometimes might get ignored since it still looks good and It does not flex as much as the outboard boot. It was probably even molded back when rubber was awesome 20 years ago. Since you are down there all gloved up to the elbows and/or looking like a blackface comedy skit, a wise/smart man might consider doing the inboard boot too. There is also a boot on the steering rack that might be worth looking at too. How worn out are those ball joints and shock bushings? ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/c/8/c826cdf8c2d464cb70dc436efbe26e6c3e702741.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cv-boot-replace/4141/10 "2025-08-20T19:46:45Z")
Oh, yeah, duh. ………,….