How to change CV boot

  1. L-plater Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 70
    #1
    i need to change the drivers side,outer cv boot. Any ideas as to how i do this using a replacement boot?.i dont really want to remove the driveshaft and have thought about using a stretchy boot and cone..
  2. Established Member Joined: Jan 2013 Portsmouth Posts: 1335 1997 Mk1 VTS
    #2
    If your doing it at home with basic tools then you are better off buying a new driveshaft from J&R (£30) and swapping that over.

    Cv boots are a pain in the ass without proper tools.
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  3. L-plater Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 70
    #3
    Moneys tight after the rear beam/axle and discs and pads all round im afraid..gonna be a cv boot
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2007 North-east - Washington Posts: 7311 Clio 182, Fireblade GSX-R 750
    #4
    You can get stretchy ones that you can get offer the cv joint without removing the shaft
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  5. L-plater Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 70
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by L33h View Post
    You can get stretchy ones that you can get offer the cv joint without removing the shaft
    I have now got the cone and stretchy boot but am not clear how to remove the ball joint without trashing the balljoint gaitor..
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #6
    Remove the pinch bolt, and put pressure on the arm. It'll pot the ball joint from the strut.

    If you did knack the ball joint boot you can get a new one for 20p from and motor factors
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  7. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 Newhaven Posts: 262 2003 Saxo VTR
    #7
    Before you do the ball joint, put a steel wheel on or if you have vented disc you can put a screw driver inbetween the caliper and loosen the 30mm hubnut, then undo the balljoint pinch bolt, then tap it for it to drop out
  8. L-plater Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 70
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    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CarlStinson View Post
    Before you do the ball joint, put a steel wheel on or if you have vented disc you can put a screw driver inbetween the caliper and loosen the 30mm hubnut, then undo the balljoint pinch bolt, then tap it for it to drop out
    I know you've written this in English but i cant seem to get my head around your suggestion...
  9. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #9
    He means hub but can be a twat to undo as it'll spin.

    Suggestions are either
    Impact Gun
    Have someone hold the brakes on
    Put your spare wheel on so you an get at the hub nut when the cars on the ground
    Put a screw driver in the vent part of the disc
  10. L-plater Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 70
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mickswan View Post
    He means hub but can be a twat to undo as it'll spin.

    Suggestions are either
    Impact Gun
    Have someone hold the brakes on
    Put your spare wheel on so you an get at the hub nut when the cars on the ground
    Put a screw driver in the vent part of the disc
    Gotcha!!!...Thank you very muchly.
  11. L-plater Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 70
    #11
    The cars has aftermarket alloys with a removable centre cap..result!..at last. Fecking car
  12. Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2013 Newhaven Posts: 262 2003 Saxo VTR
    #12
    as Mick just said, what i was getting at
    last thing you want is to remove it all then find you cant undo the nut, and have to bolt stuff back on. torque setting for that big 30mm nut is 250nm
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  13. L-plater Joined: Mar 2015 Posts: 70
    #13
    Thanks for the help and advise..ended up being a pig of a job. BUT done in the end. Top tip..dont use a cheap stretchy boot