CV Boot quick fix?? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

thetater11 · 11-03-2011, 08:44 AM

I'm running short on time and need to replace my CV boots. They're both split in two. I can't get the front shafts out. Yanked, pulled, everything. Nothing works! So, would it be possible to just fill them with grease and wrap them in electrical tape to get me through hunting season? I won't be going in mud or water very much, if any so I just want something easy and quick that will keep dirt from getting in them. Any other ideas?

vermhot · 11-03-2011, 09:04 AM

Ya they are a bear to get out!!I had me and two other people helping me !!and used a big pry bar and with alittle nudging they came out !! I would try again if I was you, they will come out and you won't break anything!!

**toodeep** · 11-03-2011, 09:32 AM

Just pull the boot loose and remove the clip leaving the cv cup in the final drive. Replace the boot and put it back together.

thetater11 · 11-03-2011, 09:43 AM

Well I know how to replace the boot...my only issue is getting the axle out of the front diff so I can slide the new inboard CV boot on. I can get the axle out far enough to see the inboard joint, but it won't come all the way out.

thetater11 · 11-03-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by vermhot

Ya they are a bear to get out!!I had me and two other people helping me !!and used a big pry bar and with alittle nudging they came out !! I would try again if I was you, they will come out and you won't break anything!!

Where do you put the pry bar?

**toodeep** · 11-03-2011, 10:02 AM

There is a little clip that holds the inners into the cup, remove that clip and the axle will be in your hands.

gsxrjarrett · 11-03-2011, 10:10 AM

I've done a number of CV shaft boots in my time. I konw its not easy to come by, but a slide hammer is the best tool. My Rincon always give me a hard time.

gsxrjarrett · 11-03-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by toodeep

There is a little clip that holds the inners into the cup, remove that clip and the axle will be in your hands.

I understand what that clip is doing, but often wondered. Wouldnt the shaft operate fine once installed if that clip wasnt there ? Sure make changing boots alot eaiser. As you mention to the other guy there, thats gonna be a bugger job to put that clip back in

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vermhot · 11-03-2011, 10:40 AM

I had pride lightly on the housing and they poped out !!!

thetater11 · 11-03-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by toodeep

There is a little clip that holds the inners into the cup, remove that clip and the axle will be in your hands.

Ahhhhhh!! I never knew about the clips in there...until you said that and I looked at an exploded parts diagram of it. Makes sense now. All that wasted time pulling and yanking down the drain. Thanks!

11-03-2011, 08:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
thetater11 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 39	CV Boot quick fix?? I'm running short on time and need to replace my CV boots. They're both split in two. I can't get the front shafts out. Yanked, pulled, everything. Nothing works! So, would it be possible to just fill them with grease and wrap them in electrical tape to get me through hunting season? I won't be going in mud or water very much, if any so I just want something easy and quick that will keep dirt from getting in them. Any other ideas? __________________ 1996 Foreman TRX400FW - Green SuperATV Disc Brake Kit Snorkle 2" Lift 27-9-11 Super Swampers Rear seat/storage Repairs underway: Rear diff rebuild Rear brake rebuild New carb New bearings front/rear New real axle

11-03-2011, 09:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	Ya they are a bear to get out!!I had me and two other people helping me !!and used a big pry bar and with alittle nudging they came out !! I would try again if I was you, they will come out and you won't break anything!! __________________ 05 Green Foreman DGL,2"SS-Lift Plano green hunting box heated hand grips and thumb warmer carb mod ,Kolpin hitch,GPS bracket rattle can camo stock rims with 28" Zillas 11 Green Rubicon Gscape,power steer Warn 2500,Cycle Country 54" blade crappy stock tiers Kolpin hitch http://youtu.be/i9MhWDPUDHo

11-03-2011, 09:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
thetater11 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 39	Well I know how to replace the boot...my only issue is getting the axle out of the front diff so I can slide the new inboard CV boot on. I can get the axle out far enough to see the inboard joint, but it won't come all the way out. __________________ 1996 Foreman TRX400FW - Green SuperATV Disc Brake Kit Snorkle 2" Lift 27-9-11 Super Swampers Rear seat/storage Repairs underway: Rear diff rebuild Rear brake rebuild New carb New bearings front/rear New real axle

11-03-2011, 10:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
gsxrjarrett Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ONTARIO Posts: 684	I've done a number of CV shaft boots in my time. I konw its not easy to come by, but a slide hammer is the best tool. My Rincon always give me a hard time. __________________ 2007 HONDA RINCON 680 FI 27X10X12 / 27X12X12 EXECUTIONERS ! ITP SS106 RIMS (CHROME) 2" HIGH LIFTER LIFT KIT RDC-RAD RELOCATE KIT LINE-X RACKS/BUMPERS 2500LBS WARN WINCH POWERMADD HANDGUARDS CARGO BOX/BEER HOLDER WARN FRONT BUMPER 2003 HONDA XR50R (KIDS) 2004 HONDA CRF50R (KIDS) 2004 RAM QC 5.7L HEMI (LIFTED) 2006 MAGNUM 3.5HO (WIFEY) PROUD TO SERVE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ONTARIO , CANADA "If your gonna be stupid, you better be tough ! "

11-03-2011, 10:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
vermhot Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,605	I had pride lightly on the housing and they poped out !!! __________________ 05 Green Foreman DGL,2"SS-Lift Plano green hunting box heated hand grips and thumb warmer carb mod ,Kolpin hitch,GPS bracket rattle can camo stock rims with 28" Zillas 11 Green Rubicon Gscape,power steer Warn 2500,Cycle Country 54" blade crappy stock tiers Kolpin hitch http://youtu.be/i9MhWDPUDHo

11-03-2011, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,628	Just pull the boot loose and remove the clip leaving the cv cup in the final drive. Replace the boot and put it back together.

11-03-2011, 10:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,628	There is a little clip that holds the inners into the cup, remove that clip and the axle will be in your hands.

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