I wanted to replace the boots on some drive axles for my old Mercedes and now I’ve stepped into a little bit of quicksand…I assumed that they would come apart with the release of a circlip inside the boot like most others but no dice. The “can” at one end needs to be opened and the boot kit supplies a new one. I can figure out how to open the old can, (cutting tool), but I have no idea what type of tool crimps the new one on. It’s sort of like the bezel on a gauge but waaaay stronger.
Anyone know? Is this something that a regular automotive machine shop could do?? The second photo shows one installed previously and crimped on properly. TIA as always.
