2005 Subaru Legacy inner axle boot

2005 SUBARU LEGACY
75,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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SPSCHULTZ
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We have been told that the inner axle boot on passenger's side is torn. Dealer wants $285 to change it so that tells me it's less than a 3 hour job. My problem is I can't find anything in Chilton's about it. Is this something I can handle - my friend has a lift in his garage.
Oct 17, 2010 at 7:52 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi spschultz, Labor time is listed at 1.4 hour for replacement of the boot.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_AxleShaft05Legacy_1.jpg

You would have to remove the axle shaft to replace the boot.
Oct 17, 2010 at 11:07 AM
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