Question on lower  ball joint boot.

        My 84  has a ripped lower ball joint boot.  I’m wondering if I can replace it and try to save and just clean and re grease the lower ball joint. 

Or, do I have to replace the ball joint?

My thinking is I might be able to do the boot myself, but likely not the lower joint.  And, I’d like to keep the German ball joint rather than a replacement.

Thoughts on the idea of fixing the boot? 

And description of the job would be greatly appreciated.  
 For new listers, I’m blind so video’s or pictures don’t help.  I need a verbal description.

Also, source for quality boots appreciated. 

I’m thinking I would replace both sides as the other is intact but I suspect ready to fail. 

Eric Caron 
84 Vanagon.