Replacing CV boot.

[Finchowned]

Hi.

The outer CV boot on the drivers side of my VTS has started leaking :n:

Is the CV boot hard to replace? Do I need to completley remove the driveshaft or can it be done in situ by releasing the bust CV boot end from the hub?

I did search for a guide but couldn't find one.

Thanks!

[Ashleyp]

is the gaitor split? it happend on mine and it was just the clip which had snapped, meaning it could be pulled back on and clipped back in place

[Finchowned]

Yeah sadly the gaiter is split. Doh!

I've seen a few 'stretch fit' gaiter kits where you use a cone to stretch the gaiter on to the shaft. That be cool yeah? And it's 3 bolts to disconnect the shaft from the hub isn't it?

Thanks.

[Ashleyp]

not sure, get your haynes out!

with mine it was just the seal that broke, hence the grease pissed everywhere, i could just get at it by hand without removing the wheel

[sandshrew3000]

use the cone its easy, i got one for round about ten pounds.

[Finchowned]

Nice one, thanks.

Do motor factors sell the cone ones?