CV boot writeup

stephx5 · #1 10-15-2009, 02:33 PM

Hello friends,

I am not calling this a DIY because I always use the DIY on this site for my CV boots. This is simply most of the steps of how I did that DIY. I couldn't get all the pictures I wanted to because I needed to finish the job before the day was over.

My thanks to all the contributors of that DIY I think it's excellent.

-stephX5

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youry · #2 10-15-2009, 05:09 PM

Where did you buy the puller from? With a regular puller I damaged the dust shield.
Great writeup btw. Even better than the one in DYI section

faz · #3 10-15-2009, 05:33 PM

Great writeup. Thanks.

stephx5 · #4 10-15-2009, 11:14 PM

Hi youry,

I got mine on ebay used but I just looked and there is the same puller I got new for 5$ less than what I paid for used, and it comes with a nice case! Damn I can't catch a break...

Universal Wheel Hub Puller Rear Brake Drum Remover Tool:eBay Motors (item 270469896370 end time Oct-16-09 19:00:35 PDT)

-stephX5

stephx5 · #5 10-15-2009, 11:21 PM

Thanks faz!

Luke · #6 10-17-2009, 11:36 AM

I was a little worried about the part where the axle is pushed away from the hub. Some use Claws, some use the one that attaches to lugs ( hard to find at local parts store) some use air hammer to punch it out.

I got a normal hub puller that every auto parts store has (no claw). It won't fit because the lugs will not line up and the width in not big enough. So I used the long bolt that comes with the kit and a rubber hammer to tap the axle out of the knuckle. I used penetrating oil ( I am sure wd40 would work too) and let it sit for a little while. Then I place the long bolt that is used in the hub puller kit on the axle (it fits perfect since the axle has an indent). I pretty much use very small blows on the bolt end to punch out the axle pretty easy.

So no need to worry too much about the axle coming out with a lot of force.

Thanks for the guide! Your mention on how easy the force was to push the axle out with the lug hub puller gave me the idea.

Luke · #7 10-17-2009, 06:24 PM

Just a couple of notes on my repair.

I did not have to use a hammer and block of wood to put the knuckle and axle back together. I just line the axle up straight (like driving straight ahead) and pushed the knuckle into the axle. The axle will give like a shock but will bottom out. I did not force anything, just kind of pushed the knuckle against the axle a few times (bottomed out like shock). I did spray some penetrating oil on the spline first. (Super Lube)

I am guessing you could do the same thing if you somehow brace the axle with a clamp or something. That way you don't bottom out the axle.

I also did not remove the strut bolts. I just pushed the knuckle aside (still attached to strut) when I worked on the axle and cv boot

Thanks again for the write up. My camera would be full of grease if I tried to take pictures.

we350z · #8 10-17-2009, 08:06 PM

pitman arm puller you can rent for free at autozone or buy on ebay for 20 bones. you could also search the board for my thread i have done both fronts.

stephx5 · #9 10-19-2009, 11:23 AM

Way to go Luke! Thanks for the info this is a very interesting approach I'm going to try some of those tips next time.

-stephX5

bsprtsgrp · #10 11-17-2009, 05:13 PM

Nice write-up.....mine just split (I just noticed grease on the inside of my very clean Style 87's)

No clicking....how soon should it be replaced?

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