CV Boot replacement
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CV Boot replacement
I did the search with no luck !
My right rear cv boot has a small cut/tear in it , causing all the grease to exit .
Anyone know the best or easiest fix , and a good source for the parts .
Thanks in advance .
Jim
My right rear cv boot has a small cut/tear in it , causing all the grease to exit .
Anyone know the best or easiest fix , and a good source for the parts .
Thanks in advance .
Jim
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CV Boot
I found it easier to find a used rear axle than go through what it takes to fix a ripped boot.
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I think you have to take the joint apart to slide the new boot on. I'd get some of that Gorilla tape and just wrap it up good and tight.
OR replace the entire half-shaft.
I tore one in my World Challenge car (was rubbing against something), I just cleaned it good with brake-clean and duct-taped it. Not pretty, but it worked. It isn't structural, just holds the grease in.
OR replace the entire half-shaft.
I tore one in my World Challenge car (was rubbing against something), I just cleaned it good with brake-clean and duct-taped it. Not pretty, but it worked. It isn't structural, just holds the grease in.
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Someone (can't remember who right off) posted a how to on this awhile back. Dave68 maybe? Like I say, I don't recall who but it was a pretty good write-up.
Have you tried a search on this yet?
Welp. Did a little searching on this and it was Chuckster not Dave68 that got into this in depth. Chuck says he wouldn't do it again either.
He recommends pulling the axle and taking to a shop for replacement of the boot(s) and that makes sense to me too.
Have you tried a search on this yet?
Welp. Did a little searching on this and it was Chuckster not Dave68 that got into this in depth. Chuck says he wouldn't do it again either.
He recommends pulling the axle and taking to a shop for replacement of the boot(s) and that makes sense to me too.
Last edited by LoneStarFRC; May 17, 2007 at 04:24 PM. Reason: Additional info
