CV Boot repair

[urq]

IME the OEM boot kits for outer CVJs where you need to shear the clip to pop
the joint out (e.g. V8Q) come with replacement bolts as well.  

On the cars with the CVJs such as the V8Q I don't know that there's anything
to be gained by disconnecting the ball joint as you still need to remove the
bolt that holds the hub together to use it to shear the clip.

Steve Buchholz

-----Original Message-----
john at westcoastgarage.net wrote:
>> Today when I was under the car, changing the oil, I noticed the passenger
>> side CV boot was wet and looked somewhat collapsed.  The axel was
replaced
>> about 40K ago.
>> So how difficult is it to replace this CV boot?  Do I have to remove the
>> axel?
>>
>> '90 80 non-Q
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Al
>> Honolulu
>>
>> Surf's up! 20'- 30' North Shore
>>
> Yes.  And you'll need to disassemble, clean, and repack the joint.  The
> boot kit comes with a new bolt, which you need to use.

Wait, no.  If it's an outer boot you can do it "in situ".  You gotta 
drop the ball joint to get access, pull off the CV joint, clean, 
regrease, and reboot.  IIRC.  The boot will not come with an axle bolt, 
just some new grease.

-- 
Huw Powell