How do I replace outer CV joint boot?
Hello Guys,
I have read all posts here but I am still unclear. I have disconnected everything on my 4x4 sapph and cannot see how to get the joint released from the drive shaft (drivers side). I have been told that I have to remove the complete drive shaft from gearbox but surely not? I have seen a video (although not for an RS) where a guy has done what I have done and then simply released a circlip on the inner cv joint to remove it from the drive shaft. I dont really want to go down the cone direction. Any help greatly appreciated. |
Removed the complete shaft......might be another option but thats how mine was replaced.
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Originally Posted by qed296
(Post 6794642)
Removed the complete shaft......might be another option but thats how mine was replaced.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/passion...afbda4005e.jpg |
I think theres a snap ring holding the shaft into box....remove the cover to release to shaft completely.
Theres another clip to release the joint from the shaft....i think...been a while... The job went better having the shaft out and upright when replacing the joint end once the new boots had been slid on. The cut and glue type universal boots never last long....take your time and do it properly. |
Originally Posted by qed296
(Post 6794649)
I think theres a snap ring holding the shaft into box....remove the cover to release to shaft completely.
Theres another clip to release the joint from the shaft....i think...been a while... The job went better having the shaft out and upright when replacing the joint end once the new boots had been slid on. The cut and glue type universal boots never last long....take your time and do it properly. Your help appreciated, thanks. |
A lot of times the circlip on the inside of the diff is no longer there and you can simply pull the drive shaft out of the diff.
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Originally Posted by Marc sierra
(Post 6794873)
A lot of times the circlip on the inside of the diff is no longer there and you can simply pull the drive shaft out of the diff.
Do you know is there a particular type of seal compound for the bottom plate on the transmission housing? |
Mine was as above, no clip in place so didnt have to drain the unit of fluid.
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Originally Posted by qed296
(Post 6794903)
Mine was as above, no clip in place so didnt have to drain the unit of fluid.
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Try and stick to the correct terminology as it will avoid wrong advice...it is the front diff cover that you are taking off (not transmission cover or transfer case)
The circlip is in the inside of the front diff. To seal it up I just used Halfords instant gasket sealer in a tube that self propels itself out. If you are going big power it is worth adding in the brackets that support the front diff from Burtons as they bolt to the block and then add the strengthening plate as it helps protect the diff. I bought a good kit which is the metal straps for sealing the boots to the car, it is like a metal cable tie and came with special cutters which tighten the strap, I can post you a few of the straps if you want, you could tighten and cut them with pliers. |
Originally Posted by Caddyshack
(Post 6794987)
Try and stick to the correct terminology as it will avoid wrong advice...it is the front diff cover that you are taking off (not transmission cover or transfer case)
The circlip is in the inside of the front diff. To seal it up I just used Halfords instant gasket sealer in a tube that self propels itself out. If you are going big power it is worth adding in the brackets that support the front diff from Burtons as they bolt to the block and then add the strengthening plate as it helps protect the diff. I bought a good kit which is the metal straps for sealing the boots to the car, it is like a metal cable tie and came with special cutters which tighten the strap, I can post you a few of the straps if you want, you could tighten and cut them with pliers. |
Its really easy to remove the outer cv when the shaft is off the car
pull back the gator and slide it down the shaft clean out the grease from around the shaft where its goes into the cv you will then see an inner circlip with to tangs sticking up with external circlip pliars force them apart whilst pulling on the shaft it will then pop out to refit just push it i until it snaps in place Steve |
Originally Posted by The Youth.
(Post 6795106)
Its really easy to remove the outer cv when the shaft is off the car
pull back the gator and slide it down the shaft clean out the grease from around the shaft where its goes into the cv you will then see an inner circlip with to tangs sticking up with external circlip pliars force them apart whilst pulling on the shaft it will then pop out to refit just push it i until it snaps in place Steve |
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