cv boot replacement 86 5kt

[Peter Golledge]

Jay Dias wrote:
> 
> Looking for BTDT info, do have bentley. Boot is LH side outer (near wheel).

Assuming you can get cheap access to a press:

a.  Get inner and outer boot kits (both come with bolts, grease and can
be 
    got for reasonable money).  I actually got some OE kits with the 
    axle bolt for less than the bolt from the dealer!   Oh and get the
gaskets
    which go between the surface of the CV joint and the transmission
mounting 
    flange, these are about $2.50 from the dealer... they may have to
order them.

b.  Remove the shaft completely

c.  Remove the inner CV, don't forget to remove the circlip,   You would
be best   
    to use a press to get the inner CV race off although I have done it
without.

d.  Pull both inner/outer boots off the inside (i.e. no need to spend
    hours trying get the #%^@ external CV joint off).

e.  Take apart and Clean all the bits (get a few rolls of paper shop
towel.... 
    you will need them).

f.  Assemble everything.  Getting the CV back together can be a bit of
bother, try
    to note how things are assembled for reference before you tear into
it!  A pair
    of tile cutters with ground down cutter surfaces make excellent CV
clip pliers
    to help put on the sealing bands.  

Cheers
-- 
Peter Golledge