how many flat rate hours it takes to replace an outer axel boot

2008 LEXUS ES
36,000 MILES
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REDWAN1
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I would like to know how many flat rate hours it takes to replace an outer axel boot

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Redwan
Feb 7, 2012 at 10:02 AM
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RASMATAZ
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We no longer have the parts/labor guide if just replacing the CV joint boot with a jipper type 5mins at the most-
Feb 7, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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Replacing boots is not something that is commonly done any more. To replace it with a real boot can be an hour and a half if you can even find any place selling replacement boots. The price of remanufactured axles has dropped to the point that boots alone are obsolete. You can buy a whole axle for not much more than just a boot and 90% of the time, that is what you need anyway. The labor to replace an axle can vary but an average is one hour.
Feb 7, 2012 at 11:04 AM
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Thank you Wrench, you answered the big Q on top of my head-You have a great day I sure appreciate all the back ups-TY again
Feb 7, 2012 at 11:18 AM
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You have a great day too Ras
Feb 7, 2012 at 11:32 AM
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