CV BOOT STRETCHER
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CV BOOT STRETCHER
I need to replace the drivers CV Boot on the TZI, Ive bought a boot kit but I need a stretcher to get it over the hub removing the need to take the driveshaft off.
Any ideas where to get one and how much they are, work doesnt have one!
Ta.
Any ideas where to get one and how much they are, work doesnt have one!
Ta.
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You mean one of these?
http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=379&item=4769
How about a disposable cone?
http://www.stretchyboot.com/
You mean one of these?
http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=379&item=4769
How about a disposable cone?
http://www.stretchyboot.com/
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It's usually possible to change the driveshaft gaiter by simply breaking the bottom ball joint, cutting off the old gaiter then with the driveshaft held with mole grips behind something (like the drop link) separate the cv joint from the shaft with a couple of blows from a heavy hammer (preferably either a copper hammer or normal one with brass or similar drift). This saves undoing the big nut, and is usually the quickest and easiest way to proceed. As a bonus, the driveshaft should not leave the gearbox so no oil leakage.
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Yeah those cones are wank. I'd definately remove the CV joint from the shaft, although if its a first time thing I'd personally remove the shaft complete first and use a workmate. Trying to do it all in situ is possible, but when you don't quite know what you're doing you're working against pre-load in the driveshaft, not knowing the most effective place to tap etc etc.
I've never managed to get the circlip back in with the CV joint either. Always breaks coming off and never goes back in. I just leave it out; it only stops the joint coming off the shaft when you split from the hub as far as I can see.
I've never managed to get the circlip back in with the CV joint either. Always breaks coming off and never goes back in. I just leave it out; it only stops the joint coming off the shaft when you split from the hub as far as I can see.
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i agree with all above because if the old boot is split wide open there will be dirt and grit inside the CV joint, then by fitting a stretchy boot without removeing the joint from the shaft, you will trap all that crap inside, which will wear out the loint prematurly,
also if you leave the snap ring/circlip out the shaft will slide in and out of the splines which will wear them out
regards malcolm
also if you leave the snap ring/circlip out the shaft will slide in and out of the splines which will wear them out
regards malcolm
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you just have to mind you dont hit the bearing retaining cadge as you can fracture it,
i always tilt the joint to one side as far as it will go and strick it on the top of one of the castleations if you know what i mean,
regards malcolm
i always tilt the joint to one side as far as it will go and strick it on the top of one of the castleations if you know what i mean,
regards malcolm
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