Driver side cv axle boot.
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Driver side cv axle boot.
Well it's time for me to change out the driver side cv axle boot. It's the inner boot, not the one that connects to the hub. I have never done this before and I can't find any other thread about this. Any help would be appreciated. The part is $26. And id rather not pay for a shop to do it. I've done all my work myself and I know I can do this but I just need some info on how it's done. A step by step would be appreciated!
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I just did mine yesterday.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS AND RIGHT SIZE CLAMPS FOR THE NEW BOOT!!!!!!!!!
tools
special tools for installing new universal clamps if you brake the old ones
(ask your parts guy for the right tools for the style clamps you get)
21mm socket for wheel, upper control arm, and tie rod end.
21mm wrench and 10mm socket for control arm and tie rod installation
12mm 12 point socket for the axle bolts
13mm for wheel end of axle
small screwdriver
snap ring pliers
regular pliers
large hammer
small-medium ball-peen hammer
1. remove wheel
2. remove plug from center of rotor
3. remove nut from end of axle
4. remove nuts from tie rod end, and upper control arm
5. beat the hell out of the side of the knuckle where the tie rod bolt goes through and occasionally tap on the end of the bolt to see if it has freed up
6. repeat step 5 for the upper control arm bolt
7. remove 6 bolts on inner axle end
8. remove axle assy
9. remove boot clamps and slide boot back
10. clean most of the grease out, and on the the inside of the cup there is an inside snap ring, pull it out
11. slowly slide the cup off and there are 6 ***** sitting in a retainer, don't let them fall out
12. clean the end of the shaft and retainer, and mark all three parts with an index line
13. remove the *****, and outer snap ring on the shaft
14. using the medium or small hammer tap the star shaped piece until it comes off
15. remove the ball retainer, and slide the boot off
16. clean and re-lube all components
17. re-install in reverse order making sure to align your index marks
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TOOLS AND RIGHT SIZE CLAMPS FOR THE NEW BOOT!!!!!!!!!
tools
special tools for installing new universal clamps if you brake the old ones
(ask your parts guy for the right tools for the style clamps you get)
21mm socket for wheel, upper control arm, and tie rod end.
21mm wrench and 10mm socket for control arm and tie rod installation
12mm 12 point socket for the axle bolts
13mm for wheel end of axle
small screwdriver
snap ring pliers
regular pliers
large hammer
small-medium ball-peen hammer
1. remove wheel
2. remove plug from center of rotor
3. remove nut from end of axle
4. remove nuts from tie rod end, and upper control arm
5. beat the hell out of the side of the knuckle where the tie rod bolt goes through and occasionally tap on the end of the bolt to see if it has freed up
6. repeat step 5 for the upper control arm bolt
7. remove 6 bolts on inner axle end
8. remove axle assy
9. remove boot clamps and slide boot back
10. clean most of the grease out, and on the the inside of the cup there is an inside snap ring, pull it out
11. slowly slide the cup off and there are 6 ***** sitting in a retainer, don't let them fall out
12. clean the end of the shaft and retainer, and mark all three parts with an index line
13. remove the *****, and outer snap ring on the shaft
14. using the medium or small hammer tap the star shaped piece until it comes off
15. remove the ball retainer, and slide the boot off
16. clean and re-lube all components
17. re-install in reverse order making sure to align your index marks
Last edited by bleufox99; Feb 14, 2012 at 05:31 PM.