Replacing CV boot.

1. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

   #1 2nd August 2009, 14:01

   Hi.
   
   The outer CV boot on the drivers side of my VTS has started leaking
   
   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!
2. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #2 2nd August 2009, 14:05

   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
3. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

   #3 2nd August 2009, 14:12

   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.
4. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

   #4 2nd August 2009, 14:13

   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
5. sandshrew3000 L-plater Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 52

   #5 2nd August 2009, 14:19

   use the cone its easy, i got one for round about ten pounds.
6. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

   #6 2nd August 2009, 16:47

   Nice one, thanks.
   
   Do motor factors sell the cone ones?