CVJ boot clamp problem ...... HELP
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Los Angeles Ca.
CVJ boot clamp problem ...... HELP
My car is in the shop to have a cv joint boot replaced and the large outboard clamp has become a major challenge. It seems every time they try to tighten it, the tabs (dawgs) that keep the band tight, break.They are using a special tool and are not having a problem with the smaller inboard clamp but have ruined four clamps and are down to the last clamp.Is there a trick to this ???
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Houston 06 C6 Ysi SC 402 fgd TX
I had the rear boot replaced, only came with one clamp had to get it right the first time. the tool looks like a big pair of pliers with pincers. that goes in the tabs for the clamp. dont oversqueeze then we used a screwdriver to mash the prongs into the slot they went in. obviously takes two people. Real screwey design IMO
