Another CV boot question

[VXorado]

The CV boot write up is in the drive train section. Using this method, I can't see how someone would damage the ABS speed sensor.
http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=68

Your install will be slightly different because you won't be using the mecatec stretchy boots. Don't pay a mechanic too much because the boot replacement shouldn't take more than an hour. Cheers.

[stangri]

The CV boot write up is in the drive train section. Using this method, I can't see how someone would damage the ABS speed sensor.
http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=68

Your install will be slightly different because you won't be using the mecatec stretchy boots. Don't pay a mechanic too much because the boot replacement shouldn't take more than an hour. Cheers.

Thanks, there's not a word about ABS sensors there tho, so what should I warn the mechanic not to do then (in layman's terms please)?

Sue -- yeah, pretty much the reason I made this post was your thread about trashed ABS sensor (well, and the fact that I couldn't find the How To the VXorado linked above).

[VXorado]

Thanks, there's not a word about ABS sensors there tho, so what should I warn the mechanic not to do then (in layman's terms please)?

A mechanic might try to split the upper ball joint to pull away the spindle which can cause tension on the brake line & speed sensor. If the mechanic unbolts the lower ball joint, there will be no tension on the brake line/speed sensor & thus no issues. I would just print out the walk through & give it to the mechanic because its the best & quickest way to get the job done.