CV Boot

[Turkish]

Following the MOT i have been sold my CV boots need replacing.

Going to have a go myself, no idea whats invovlved specifically but i presume this is fairly straight forward, any hints and tips guys?

Where should i get replacements, am i right in saying there are two each side (one the wheel end and one the box end)??

 

[Rhodes4130]

Have a look at this dude
http://www.vw-resource.com/cv_joints.html#procedure" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Resto-raider]

It is relatively easy, but a lot of work/time is involved.
You need for boots in total. Fortunately they are cheap.
Get the Febi-Bilstein ones, they are the best quality.

 

[Turkish]

Thanks peeps!

Sounds straight forward :roll:

 

[Mark6455]

yeah it's easy enough until you strip your cv joint for a good clean i did mine a little while ago it was like a chinese puzzle with ball bearings got them done in the end thanks to google images :lol:

mark

 

[nobby81]

Just done mine at weekend and im no mechanic as was apparent with the amount of Greace all over my hands tools and clothes. Dint find it to hard but would do one at a time next time instead of stripping both off to start, wd 40 on all the bolts the night before is a good tip and have lots of rags handy.

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

messy job but not impossible, the bolts are should be replaced every time this is done as they are strech bolts, most people dont bother.

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_CV-gaiter-kit-including-grease-and-bolts-etc-211598201R_act_shop.product_pID_138995_lang_EN_country_GB.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Ryanmck1984]

A fairly straight forward job but very messy. Once you have the 6mm Allen bolts out it'll pop out, remove the circling and the joint will slip off. 8)

 

[Turkish]

I presume this is what i'm after???

Do i need x4??

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_CV-gaiter-kit-including-grease-and-bolts-etc-211598201R_act_shop.product_pID_138995_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=2&crumbStartRow=41" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

I presume this is what i'm after???

Do i need x4??

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_CV-gaiter-kit-including-grease-and-bolts-etc-211598201R_act_shop.product_pID_138995_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=2&crumbStartRow=41" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yes you need 4 of those to do both sides of both drive shafts.

 

[Clem]

Its only 50% likely that the bolts will be allen key headed and are as likely to be splined. If they are get a correct splined allen type tool. If they are siezed then allen keys can round off quite easily - make sure they are cleaned and wd40'd before you start and ensure the tool is securely inserted before you undo them.

 

[slow-lane-Matt]

I'm no mechanic but managed this, with help from this video - he does a T25 - but the job/parts/procedure is the same:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meTNBph3rUU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

Its only 50% likely that the bolts will be allen key headed and are as likely to be splined. If they are get a correct splined allen type tool. If they are siezed then allen keys can round off quite easily - make sure they are cleaned and wd40'd before you start and ensure the tool is securely inserted before you undo them.

Clem's tip is a good thing to think about,

I tend to tap the allen key socket or splined socket into each bolt before trying to undo, as it is very easy to only be a little way in due to road crud etc and not be fully seated within the bolt. This can easily lead to rounding them off, just make sure your tool is properly seated before starting to undo.

 

[Turkish]

I always make sure my tool is properly seated lmao

Thanks peeps

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

I always make sure my tool is properly seated lmao

Thanks peeps

:lol: I did spot that as i typed but didnt know how else to say it :lol:

 

[Clem]

Plenty of lube and ensure deep penetration :lol:

 

[Turkish]

Do Earlybayer's get a discount via Heritage??

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

Do Earlybayer's get a discount via Heritage??

Yes 5% on everything not already in our sale :mrgreen:

 

[Turkish]

Right parts ordered just now need some better weather


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[Happystamps]

Right parts ordered just now need some better weather


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You're asking for too much mate. Tarp on the floor if it's muddy, and put a coat on ;-)