What is involved in replacing the inner boots of the cv joints?

2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
19,922 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANDRA HOLDER
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Problem both inner boots are cracked and need to be replaced.
Sep 3, 2014 at 9:38 AM
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if the boots have cracked open then the grease is gone out of joints and hard telling for how long just replace the axle shafts. note remove axle nut prior to jacking car up see pics.
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Sep 3, 2014 at 9:45 AM
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Thank you, this information should be very helpful.
Sep 3, 2014 at 10:03 AM
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