TonyGTI 0 Posted April 28, 2006 The driver side out cv boot is split so bought a replacement boot to fit. Having trawled the forum the advice seems to be is to cut the old boot of then tap the cv joint apart gently. Having trid to tap it gently and not so gently the bl**dy thing will not shift what am I doing wrong? is there a circlip buried in the grease somewhere or what? Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted April 28, 2006 I'd buy a new shaft, simpler to fit (90mins max). you can buy stretchy boots that fit over the joints, you'll need a 'witches hat' tool to get this over. My local motorfactors hire these out. How long has the boot been split for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyGTI 0 Posted April 28, 2006 I'd buy a new shaft, simpler to fit (90mins max). you can buy stretchy boots that fit over the joints, you'll need a 'witches hat' tool to get this over. My local motorfactors hire these out. How long has the boot been split for? simon, I think a new shaft is about £120+ so would like to try option of replacing cv boot first. I do not know how long has been split but still plenty of grease inside so joint is ok. Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) simon, I think a new shaft is about £120+ so would like to try option of replacing cv boot first. I do not know how long has been split but still plenty of grease inside so joint is ok. Tony New drive shaft is £56 +VAT from GSF I bought one a couple of weeks ago from my local motorfactors for £58+VAT I've always found it easier and less time consuming to swap the shaft than the boots. Edited April 28, 2006 by Simes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted April 28, 2006 Wipe all of the grease off and check whether there is a circlip or whether the splines have been punched to hold the joint in place. If it's been punched, file the burred egde off and hold the shaft underneath the joint and tap the shaft through with a rubber/nylon mallet. Repunch the shaft on refitting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted April 28, 2006 Tony, I have the cone stretching tool which makes this a doddle with the right make of boot(AMK). You can borrow it if you want. Makes fitting a new boot an hours work. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted April 28, 2006 I can't recommend the stretchy boots and tool more. It might only be a bit of plastic, but for the hassle it saves its more than worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
