I found this video to be as real as it gets. Real struggle! Not candy coated where everything fits, goes in or comes off on the first attempt. It took some doing and the mechanic definitly earned his money. Thanks for showing like it really is.

Always a struggle,dark and cold but stuck to it. People are unaware of the struggles working on modern day vehicles. Well done !!

I feel for this chap, once you start you gotta finish but sometimes you just got to know when to walk away, reset, and go again. Well done for keeping at it.

You had to admit the guy put a tremendous struggle and effort while a lot of viewers just sitting on their lazy sofa doing bad comments at the end the job is done!! Congratulations

Lots of respect for showing the struggle that mechanical fitting is. Thankyou for giving me the confidence to do this myself.

In this case, the ends do not justify the means. However, this guy is showing complete dedication to this method of repair.

I was out of breath after watching this video. Very realistic. Excellent video. Great job.

So, I just successfully did this over the weekend. I have a few tips to anyone trying it. First, put a ton of oil on the cone--I had a half qt of some motor oil. I used a foam sponge and liberally! coated the cone. Then, coat the outside of the new rubber boot. Put the small end of the boot over the cone and pull the big end over, reversing the boot. The video shows this. This put the oily side of the boot on the inside. Then, use a heat gun on a lowish setting and CAREFULLY heat up the new boot, the oil and the cone. After its pretty warm, not hot enough to melt the boot or the cone, pull the boot down as far as you can a few times before you hold the cone up to the axle end. I think this works the oil into the boot. Put a little more oil around the very end of the cone (that's where the tightest area will be when the small end of the boot goes over the cone). Then, hold your cone up to the axle end. Give one big huge shove. My boot literally went up and over the plastic cone and onto the axle with a pop. I was pretty amazed. I think using a ton of oil and some heat is the key. Then, of course, clean off any oil that you can so the boot isn't all oily. I used a rag and some Dawn detergent--I didn't want to use brake parts cleaner on the rubber. Good luck!

I think this is pretty much the experience of all front drive DIYers - it's nice to see someone do a job start to finish with no issues on a set of ramps with all the tools BUT this video is far more realistic in terms of your average DIY job

Worth to mention is that not all types of cv boots works with this method. Great work keep it up

Great video. Made me realized where I can find the right spots to replace my driver cv boot and the tools needed. Thanks. Don't pay attention on bad comments.

The real job, without fancy tools and nice locations working hard dropped in the ground with the basic tools and too much experience, thank for share this video …. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I think I'll just send mine to the garage and get myself another beer. Well done though for spending what looked like 24hrs on this task. 👏

I like watching this guy work , doesnt say a thing , just works!

Almost breaks back trying to remove axel nut with breaker bar. Immediately busts out impact gun afterwards lmaoo

respect for this mate. give this lad a cold one for me. he earned it.

I feel your pain. Your perseverence is outstanding.

Thanks for your work. It's helpful.

Oh man, I never thought replacing the axle boot would be this much difficult!

Not sure what type of vehicle/axle this is, but I've replaced CV boots and axles on many different vehicles. In most cases, removal of the CV joint from the axle only requires snap ring pliers. Removal of the entire axle can be difficult on some vehicles, but on many it's as simple as prying the axle out or using a puller (rent for free at most big box auto parts stores).

as a car enthusiasts & a person who knows about mechanical things, you've done your job quite well. thanks for putting this here & sharing your knowledge whit us 😉👍🏻

Good video but from experience it easier just to tap off the CV with a hammer and put the new boot on without stretching it. Usually there is just a small circlip on the driveshaft to overcome. Alternatively on some cars with a hub bolt, just screw it back in to pop the CV.

Nothing aint easy... good video thanks for posting

Can even hear the deep breathes of getting over it. Top man top video

You are a great mechanic thanks for your videos

Great work a real real struggle. Fair play to you

Бедный мужик )))) Так тяжело дышит ))))) Молодец!!!!! Главное не сдаваться!!!!

The one thing that I can appreciate is, it's not so easy and it will take work getting those nuts off. Most videos make you think it's just as easy as 1 2 3 .

it will be easier if you press down the braker bar or the tork wrench with your foot to loosen the nut or to tight it up . chrisfix says that hammer hit on ball joint and tie rod end can damage it. but if you hits on rigid metal is it ok?

Christ this really makes me want to never do a CV boot again, almost forgot how bad it was. Doesn’t look much easier with the cone tool, well maybe marginally. Thanks for showing how it is

Cool tutorial, thanks👍😎

Looks like it took a whole day 😃

He did everything correctly. Only a minor issue with the gaiter that it was a real struggle. Larger cone required and also too much man-handling of the gaiter can weaken it and cause it to split again. Otherwise really good video 👍 thanks 😊

Hot damn the struggle is real. Outstanding video.

Just doing this, using the 'cone method'(should be the cone of shame method) Had to remove the 'drift' shaft(drive shaft/Axle shaft) on my Seicento as I just couldn't get the leverage(I am weak, yes I know) so took it to my flat, put the kettle on, had brew and put the new rubber gaiter into some very hot water for a 'wee while'. Lubed up the cone and, after fu@#ing around for about 5 minutes on it popped. I tried this before on the car but the narrow end of the gaiter split!! (Don't ask) so hot water did help in my opinion and also using my thumbs pressed into the upturned end of the wide end of the gaiter... It isn't the easiest of jobs, more fiddly than technical... especially without a few tools(and maybe a vice to hold the shaft) but I am almost there...First things first, another cup of tea.....

If you want to watch a fool make really hard work of a simple 20min job this is the guy for you

I've got to do this, and this looks more real world than the ones where the boot just slips straight on.

This guy definitely earned a cuppa and a sticky bun

Que linda manera de aflojar las tuercas.....UN GENIOOOO....!! SE TE SAFA EL TUBO Y TE NOQUEAS LA CARA DE UN PALANCASO...!!!!! MADRE DIA... Y HACE UN TUTORIAL DE COMO CAMBIAR EL.FUELLE.... ANDAAAAAA...!!!!!

Omg. I have done this on my Audi A6, it was very simple to remove the joint and install the new boot. But damn, this solution is nuts!!!

This video is well filmed and helpful BUT the axle ball joint should have been thoroughly cleaned (rugs and brake cleaner ) before repacking with grease and also you should have put some grease on the shaft splines before inserting it to the hub .I hope you degreased your rotor too ! Just some advice on good practices . (As far as the title goes this tool and procedure is cheap and doable , not easy.)

May I hire you to do mine 😂 job well done sir!

А смыть старую смазку?Очистить от грязи деталь?Он монтирует прямо по пыли и грязи.

Good grief man ! How many days were you out there in that cold weather ? I saw daylight and night pass you by , I would have gave you a hand if I was your neighbor and we could have knocked it out in less than 2 hours and that's with coffee and tea breaks. You stuck it thru and got her done . Fantastic, I can tell your an old school mechanic , shady tree mechanic.. You got to do what you got to do.. nice job. Oh yeah now they have a fancy tool that opens the boot right up and slips the boot on without any struggling, it takes about 2 seconds , if you can afford the damn tool..

Use the hammer on shaft with the thread?! You are genius!

This guy makes it really hard

Well this is clever as hell. Also a bit of a PITA though.

Wow!!!😊 i feel the struggle😢🔧 old school style. Now they selling the cv boot that you can glue it together for easy fix.

Excellent video, just one comment, this was made more difficult by allowing the new boot to go inside out on the cone. Grease the cone and push the boot onto the cone keeping it the right way around. Push the boot almost to the end of the cone before offering up to the drive shaft. The use of the plastic bottle is a fantastic idea if the cone is smaller than they’ve joint. Once in place push the boot off the end of the cone, the smaller end will snap onto the shaft and the boot will be the right way around and clean on the outside. Always made sure the joint is clean and re grease before fitting the boot and clamps.

Ahh ok you convinced me to replace the freekin unit

A stressful job, well done. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😎

This cone method saves the removal of the joint from the shaft, but it seems to me that the extra effort is not worth it. You could just remove the joint and slip the new boot onto the shaft with ease, and avoid the risk of over-stretching the new boot causing crack.

I got anxiety just from watching this video.

Thx. Now it´s my turn. Wish me luck!!

It would have been easier to take the axle head of. He undone a lot of things that were a lot harder to undo. Plus stretching that boot that much, risk of braking it before it's on.

Sir, you mix the new grease to the old one, is that safe or okay? Tnx

Good work

Having just put a new boot on the front of my car I can honestly say that's just making a fairly simple job hard work . Pull the drive shaft out and do it on the bench .. hardest part of this job is getting the car on stands ..

Спасибо , интересно сколько проехал привод с установленным универсальным пыльником.

Nice work vedio super

my stress level just overloaded watching this video. No thanks . I will remove axle.

Wow just wow The struggle really is real haha

Ya boy was outta breathe from the jump lol😂

This guy did this job outside in a cold weather. He should had did this job inside a garage where it’s warm

Isn't the end only held on with a circlip, easier to remove than use that cone

Good job

Did this today. The hardest part was sliding the boot over the cone till the end. That was tough. Mine was the. Universa cv boot.l guess some other brands are more pliable and easier.

Scotty usually do one or two times...Ahhn Ahhn...but this guy was doing all the time...

Just a little hint when you're undoing the center CV axle nut use your body weight and go down to loosen it

I guess its better then the split boots with the tube of glue to "hold" it together. They must have duct taped this guys mouth shut. If it were me, the expletives would be exiting my mouth rapid fire! I tend to get rather "vocal" when I work. LOL 😆

Very good, it’s not easy job.

Oooh yeah ,very easy,thank you 😂😂😂😂

Use gravity .Do not pull up.Turn the wrench so you push down instead.

I just used this video to replace a cv boot, and found that the replacement cv joint cost the same as buying two boots. ymmv, but it is possible just replacing the entire cv joint is faster and easier than these directions.

Все зробив, лишилося лише збити гранату, щоб не мучитися і легко замінити пильовик)

thank your video thank

Arse hole of a job -I feel your pain, I was out doing this in the drive before an MOT 😾

I didn't like the process but I'm learning thanks

I remember the split CV gaiter which you would have to glue together up the whole length after placing it around the shaft. Great for MOT's but you'd see it in the rear view mirror after a few hard bends. It would follow you down the road on the way home from the test. Who thought that would be a good idea? Grease & glue don't mix.

Just remove the driveshaft, put the shaft in a vice. Cut off the old boot and compress/expand the circlip and tap the CV joint off the shaft. Clean up, re-grease and reassemble. Yes you lose a little gearbox oil but it's a lot easier than struggling like this!

You can see his inexperience when he is torquing on the wheels when he should be applying the force downwards instead he is lifting up the torque wrench making his life harder. Just like undoing the axle nut it easier to apply force downwards by moving the breaker bar to rear of car instead of front car and lifting! It only takes me 15 minutes change the CV boot the cone method would gets lots of looks in the shop what are you doing?

So much struggling when you can remove the cv end using the hammer 10 sec and also so much cleaner!

How much are new axles ? compared to this ?

I've never used that cone device. Always the old fashioned way. Somehow I think the old way was more time consuming but less of a struggle.

7:35 use a dry rag around the cv boot at this point to help grip it better.

Where can i buy the rubber crow bar?

Great video! The only thing missing were the F bombs

Removing the CV joint makes the job easier and faster.

Playing with my self get more pleasure than watching this.

Real as it gets for diy

I wish I could do that in 20 minutes, that takes me a day and sometimes I leave and go look for a mechanic to finish what I messed.

well done

Really you very sturong

I can’t find the drift shaft

I know this is one way to put on new boots but I think the split boots would be easier. And with those you don’t have to take the cv shaft out at all.

Muy buen video/ Good job

Hats off

Many stresses with tis ruber, Try another different way to make a change. But You have a hard work.

The "drift shaft"?!

great video people do they have to do to get some work done I prefer the car lift it's okward working at very low under cars.