CV boot cracking
 

Hey everyone. Is it possible to replace just an outer CV boot without taking the CV axle out of the truck? I noticed that there is perforation starting to form on the inside folds of the boot. This axle is only about 3 years old and is not making noise or anything like that. I do not want to replace an axle unnecessarily especially on this old truck. Is it possible to do it this way?

They were available as a split boot that gets glued together in place. Dunno if they are still avail.

like he said , split boots might be available

if the crack is not to serious you can sometime silicone the crack with a product like permatex ultra blue just make sure to clean off the rubber and give it time to cure
the problem with these types of repair is there is dirt and water in there and unless you take it apart , clean and repack with grease its a lot like taking a shower and putting dirty cloths back on

I have opened up joints thoroughly cleaned and repacked, new boot and put them back on my vehicle
You can save yourself a pile of money as long as your not paying a garage to do it
It is a dirty job that you want rubber gloves for
the grease is not human friendly

Glue
 

Temporary Measure you could glue the split boots openings.

I have had success using a better / best 3M brand Plastic / Rubber Glue
on one of my vehicles and it has held for good 9 month's, thus far.
Cleaning the Boots before / after and then a application of WD-40 is a good preservant for the CV boots.
Given the vehicle I did this on - does see much harsh or
extreme conditions, nor much mileage driven as most vehicle's.

Thanks for the tips.

There is just minimal cracking right now, but it is noticeable especially if I look at it with the wheel turned. The boots are not torn. There has not been a breach. I am just planing for that possibility of replacing the boots or repairing the damage as is. So glue might help in this case?

Got a photo. Attached. This is what I got. The axle on the other wheel is clean and is about the same age.

if its just that i wouldnt worry about it. Unless there is openings already.

If its like the first gen,you can cut the old boot off,there is a pin that holds the shaft that slides into the hub.pull the pin out,separate the 2,slide on boot,reinstall pin,then crimp the straps down.