CV BOOT STRETCHER

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:16 am

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.

Linegeist · Post by **Linegeist** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:11 pm

I've got a chum who's a doctor. He says he'll lend you a speculum - as long as he can have it back by Monday.

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/

BX Bandit · Post by **BX Bandit** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 12:15 pm

I think you need help Mr Poltergeist!

Split the joint Tim, it's far easier in the long run and it'll be a good excuse to change the gear box oil.

ken newbold · Post by **ken newbold** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:00 pm

Agreed, just do properly, it'll take you longer to b****er about with it than it would to do it right.

You can normally get away without dropping the gear oil if you take care and have a decent pair of vice grips.

jonathan_dyane · Post by **jonathan_dyane** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:49 pm

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.

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:07 pm

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.

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:49 pm

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

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:18 am

Thanks guys, RXBX is going to give me a hand with it today and do it by splitting the joint as mentioned.

Ta!

citronut · Post by **citronut** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:57 am

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

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:16 pm

Job done, and no more squealing HP belt too as it was very loose.

Expensive day though as when I picked up a fecking parking ticket whilst locking the gate at work when I parked the car on the pavement for 10 minutes.

kiwi · Post by **kiwi** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:17 pm

Roverman wrote:Job done, and no more squealing HP belt too as it was very loose.

Expensive day though as when I picked up a fecking parking ticket whilst locking the gate at work when I parked the car on the pavement for 10 minutes.

Apeal it! You were conducting an activity that was providing security to your workplace and to provide that security you have to remove yourself from the vehicle thus leaving it unattended on the roadway while you locked the gates. Due to a possible obstruction to heavy traffic vehicles you positioned your car off the road to do so.

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:29 pm

Or dont break the law in the first place, better still have the company provide an area where you can stop while locking the gate.

Post by **Tim Leech** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 8:55 pm

Polite email sent, I wasnt parked on double yellow lines and there is no no parking signs, it was dark, town was close yet still he got me, swine!

Vanny · Post by **Vanny** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:02 pm

You did say you where parked on the pavement mind. Sounds like a local neighbour might be moaning resulting in the Ticket Nazi dropping by. Definately sounds appealable if the only crime was parking (partially?) on the pavement.

Post by **docchevron** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:32 am

AFAIK parking on the pavement is illegal, end of?

Certainly it's the line the plod use round here, which I always find ironic since the road is narrow and whenever the mobile motorist rape camera van parks up, it always parks on the sodding pavement...

Still, one rule for them...