[Moose]

How hard is it to replace the front outside cv boot? Mine has a small rip in one of them.

 

[Honda Mechanic]

It shows the ball joint tool ..We have 1 but it only gets used a couple of times a year .. The ball joint is a taper fit ..if you remove the cotter pin & nut then hit the side (where the taper ball joint goes thru the knuckle) they will pop right apart..
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[Railroader]

Wow! With instuctions like that, i think that i
could even do it. Honda Mechanic, you are
a great asset to this place.

 

[Moose]

Man that's some work just to change a boot. Is there any way to repair the small slit, about 1/2 inch long?

 

[bnjeep]

Duct Tape!!!

 

[Truegrit]

QUOTE ("bnjeep":3c9e5r13)

Duct Tape!!!

Ok Neil. what do you use to hole up your pants?? Duct tape??


I have heard of using "liquid tape" Its for insulting wires so it should be at most hardware stores, it looks something like a PVC glue can. I just couldn't on how long it will last. CVs are too expensive to "rig" something IMO. But then again I'll try anything once!

 

[bnjeep]

bailing twine

 

[foreman450rider]

its not that hard.....i did the inside one and there was nothin to it

 

[Mudbum]

If you have not brought your boot yet, I would recommend getting the gorilla boot for stock axles, they last longer than OEM boots

 

[foreman450rider]

yes...... i would have to agree with mudbum....its worth the few extra dollars for the quality and durability

 

[sdelarme]

Thanks for help, this site is great!

 

[Sparkey]

I changed mine by removeing the 2 upper A arm bolts, and the lower shock bolt. and the Axel nut there was enough clearance this way to remove the axel and change the boot. Also I recomend using a torque wrench on the castle nut. 58 ft lbs