cv boot replacement

9973 Views 11 Replies 9 Participants Last post by Sparkey, Oct 31, 2006

Moose

Discussion Starter · Sep 16, 2005

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

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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

· #3 · Sep 16, 2005

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

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Moose

Discussion Starter · #4 · Sep 16, 2005

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

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bnjeep

· #5 · Sep 17, 2005

Duct Tape!!!

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Truegrit

· #6 · Sep 17, 2005

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!

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bnjeep

· #7 · Sep 17, 2005

bailing twine

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foreman450rider

· #8 · Sep 18, 2005

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

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Mudbum

· #9 · Sep 26, 2005

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

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foreman450rider

· #10 · Sep 26, 2005

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

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sdelarme

· #11 · Oct 31, 2006

Thanks for help, this site is great!

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Sparkey

· #12 · Oct 31, 2006

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

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