Changing inner cv boots - Saxperience

gavin_t · 21st July 2010, 17:53

Can this be done?

Got one with a split in it and was wondering if it can be replaced. Think it happened when it was in transit to me so the joint hasnt been run dry so the joint should be ok? Think its where its been bent in transit its pinched the rubber

Tom_Crx · 21st July 2010, 18:10

Yes it can be done

gavin_t · 21st July 2010, 19:37

hard? Need special tools?

was just confused as it looks like the metal sleeve and boot etc are all factory joined with no clear way to release them.

Also the joint it very stiff and gets stuck, is this just because there is no grease in there or could there be a more under lying problem?

Cheers for the help

Mr_P · 21st July 2010, 21:41

When they are loose they can and will get jammed rather easy. When they're fitted they should be fine as they are not to the extreme.

I have a shaft here that is almost brand new. But the boot split during storage. Joint does the exact same as yours.

gavin_t · 22nd July 2010, 08:51

sounds promising

Anyone got any tips on how to take the boot off and get the new one on? Some piccy's would be even better

gavin_t · 22nd July 2010, 13:58

Went the motor factors and all they cpuld supply was a "streachy boot" Seems way too big when i offered it up to the cylinder bit so think i will take it back

gavin_t · 22nd July 2010, 21:14

Right they gave me an outer one, alot better now I have the correct one

Assume I can cut the old one off. But what is the best way to get the new one on there?

AlixAutopsy · 25th July 2010, 13:50

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Originally Posted by gavin_t

Right they gave me an outer one, alot better now I have the correct one

Assume I can cut the old one off. But what is the best way to get the new one on there?

right, these can be a c*** as i found out. I ended up removing the boot that came with the metal sleeve and putting a outer boot OVER the metal sleeve.

To get the metal sleeve off (if your not using it again) get a flat blade screwdriver and bend the metal upwards (gearbox spline end) Youll see where someones smacked the metal with a hammer. This basically seals the kit. once you bent the metal back pull the splined end out of the sleeve, but do this where you dont mind shitty horribly CV grease to go everywhere. be careful not to lose the bloody spring thats inside, its big but i managed to lose it. now the shaft thats in the sleeve youll see has a weird bearing on the end. Youll need circlip pliers for this bit. Get the circlip off that secure the bearing on the shaft. (located on the end of the shaft). if you have one a gear pully will this off no worries, but if not a rubber mallet will do, pentrating oil and dont go crazy and smash the bearing to bits. with that off the sleeve and boot will come off, providing you cut the lil strap off.
reassembly is the opposite of removal....

this is a rough guide, haynes manuals will show you with pics

good luck.

Bickerton · 25th July 2010, 13:58

Shit job to doo, needs alot of dismantling, would avoid like the plague and buy aused one for now if can't afford anew (GKN) one

AlixAutopsy · 26th July 2010, 10:33

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Originally Posted by Bickerton

Shit job to doo,

agree ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Fooking horrible job