Is a ripped CV boot bad?
It is possible to drive a car with a torn CV boot, but doing so will likely lead to further damage that will eventually require more extensive repair. Among the indications that a CV joint or axle has been damaged is a clicking or popping noise when turning, or vibrations at highway speeds.
What’s the best way to replace a CV boot?
Step 1: Prepare to clean the joints. Place a bucket underneath the area you will be cleaning to avoid staining floors. Always wear gloves and safety goggles. Step 2: Clean the axle and joints. Use the parts cleaner agent to remove the old grease and debris.
Where does the CV boot go on an axle?
Notice that the smaller end of the CV boot goes on the axle shaft area and the larger opening goes over the outer CV joints. If you look closely enough, you will notice that there are grooves to indicate where the boot holds in place on both ends. Step 5: Install the clamps. Once the CV boot is in place, proceed to install the metal clamps.
What’s the best way to remove a CV joint?
This video shows EZ CV joint removal. The regular method is to lay the axle horizontally and knock it off. Sometimes this takes forever because the joint isn’t totally straight. By holding the axle vertically, it uses gravity to hold the joint straight and the axle’s own weight to knock the joint off. Loading…
Can a broken front wheel drive boot be replaced?
This Instructable will show how to replace a broken CV boot on a front wheel drive vehicle without disassembling it or replacing the entire shaft. This guide is an inexpensive way to repair the boots only, but if the boots have been torn for a while then the axle bearings may be worn out and the entire axle may need to be replaced.
How do you take off a CV boot?
Use the clamp cutters to remove the metal clamps. There is one clamp on each end of the rubber boot. Tip: If you look closely, there will be grooves on the axle and CV joint area to specify where the boot and clamp hold down to. Step 2: Cut off the old rubber boot.
Can a CV boot be replaced with a new axle?
If no noise is present and only the CV boot is broken, you can replace just the CV boot. Tip: Before you install a new axle, check the CV joints (even when the boot is broken) and see if they are worth saving. If you need to replace the CV axle completely, the new CV axle will come with the boots already installed.
What’s the best way to replace brake shoes?
Clean the backing plate with brake cleaner. Allow to dry. Apply a light film of high-temp grease to the flat spots where the shoes contact the backing plate. Note: If you use a penetrating oil like WD-40 or PB Blaster, remember these are not lubricating oils.
This Instructable will show how to replace a broken CV boot on a front wheel drive vehicle without disassembling it or replacing the entire shaft. This guide is an inexpensive way to repair the boots only, but if the boots have been torn for a while then the axle bearings may be worn out and the entire axle may need to be replaced.