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"I'm sure there's a torque spec for it but I don't know what it is" You are a revolutionary hero my friend, right up there with GW😅🤣😂

The best CV boot replacement video on KZfaq! Thanks!

Excellent straighforward video with no unnecessary waffle. It's given me the confidence to do this job if required on my car.

Crickey mate this is bloody magic. I love it. Aussie accent only adds to it. And that’s not often said by a kiwi. Looking forward to watching more stuff from you!

just came across this video.... excellent "show and tell"👍. One suggestion: when splitting the ball joints, undo the retaining nut to where the bottom of the nut is just level with the end of the spigot thread. This leaves several turns of the thread inside the nut but sufficient room to insert the ball joint tool. It ensures that when the ball joint separates, it doesn't fly apart. Also, if you don't have a ball joint separator, partially loosen the nut as above then holding a block of hard wood on one side of the ball joint, sharply tap the other side of the ball joint several times with a hammer to loosen the taper. Often times it will just drop down (but the proper tool is far easier!)😉

You are a great teacher very few make it so easy to understand

Many years ago I replaced the boots on a 1977 Honda Accord. Today most cars have inexpensive rebuilt or new axle assemblies available in the after market. I recently replaced both drive shafts on a 2000 Honda Civic, each axle only cost 89 dollars. By replacing just the boot you still have to remove the drive shafts, usually you are replacing the boot because it is torn. This means that dirt and other contaminates have gotten inside and have begun destroying the CV joints so you also need to disassemble the joint and also replace the bearings. Then you install the boots after packing the CV joint with grease and crimp on the special clamps that hold the boots on. For me the inexpensive cost for a new axle assembly seems very compelling. My time is worth far more than it takes to rebuild a CV joint so I will always buy new or rebuilt axle assemblies.

As a mechanic of fifty years experience and still working , save yourself all the drama of special tools and the hassle of replacing rubber boots on worn cv joints. Change the whole driveshaft, no special tools needed, price of whole driveshafts are very reasonable and you will save yourself from the disappointment of replacing the rubber boot and having the cv joint failing shortly after! 😊👍

This another reason not to give up old commodore... no CV joints but this was a great video.

Glad to see you got the wheel under the car!👌👍

Best CV boot replacement video on youtube. Straight to the point.

No waffle alright and you are the ONLY guy to stress double support under the vehicle when jacked up. I know the steering knuckle usually only needed but lower ball joint open as you did makes it SO much easier and that screw tool is the way to go, I hate bashing the arm. As for the boot replacement you will know about the boot funnel. After I saw the local brake shop guy slip on two new boots like in 2 minutes each and clamp up strap with that proper tool you have, I was sold to pay for this bit as it saves knuckle removal and all that existing grease is still actually OK. Thanks for great video.

Well explained with very good camera angles explanation and a splash of humour. Thank you for sharing 👍😎

Gratitude! I always wanted to know how to fix these!

Best HD video with great explanation particularly on how to disassemble/re-grease/re-boot these style of CV shafts, thanks man.

If the old boot is actually split, then the dirt that gets in and mixes with the grease makes an effective grinding paste which will accelerate wear on the joint, so ALL the old grease needs to be cleaned out before repacking and reassembly if you want the repair to last.

Very well put together video, Amazing work and well detailed, Best CV Joint Boot Replacement Video on the internet

Usually disconnecting the steering knuckle from the strut gives enough room to remove the axle from the hub,not requiring disconnecting the ball joint or tie rod ,for those who dont have that tool, pb blaster on nuts and bolts if rusty ,also using impact on as many fasteners as possible certainly speeds up the job. Great video, certainly doable as you show

Thank you mate . This is the very first time I’ve ever seen this done . Thank you again

Thank you for a straight forward, no bullshit, hands on demonstration. Great video!

The only thing I have learned from this video is that I should just take the car to the mechanic. Thank you for that, Sir!

Just rebuilt both drive shafts on my Daihatsu fortrak 1998 f78 , Totally stripped joints , racers ball bearings etc . Whilst it was all apart , new iner and outer wheel bearings and racers plus new knuckle seals . One dirty shirt job . Just subscribed.

Great presentation! Loved the humor. I only wish I had this video twenty years ago when I did mine. Great work.

Great video with all the info I needed to replace my CV Boot. Appreciate the detailed start to finish procedure!

Congratulations. I think this may be the first time I've seen someone install a split pin the correct way on KZfaq. Nice work in the CV bit too. Pretty well exactly as I do them. Cheers

love how you refer to the objects and items as he and him

Wow the voice is so calm. I watched your steps I will replace also mine without a mechanic on Alfa Romeo 159 jts thanks buddy.you deserve plenty of subscribers hopefully🙂🙂

Awesome video, one of the most detailed videos on axle removal and boot replacement. Thank you for your help. 👍🏾👍🏾

Fantastic instructions, very well filmed and narrated.

Excelent video. Step by step I love it. Thank you

WOMEN know when an axle need replace when they see the wheel flying off the car.🤣🤣🤣🤣

Thanks for the great video info. Doing the same cv boot in my ute. Your video was full of valuable info. Thanks. 👍

Do appreciate your video and how to replace the boot on the CV axle I think I will start doing mines from now on I have the expense of always just buying a CV axle not wanting to replace the boot but seeing your step by step really inspired me to start doing my own thank you for the tips and the video God bless you

All ways a Great Video, Just remember Don't hit the thread end of anything unless using a soft headed hammer or putting the nut back on loosely and hit the nut.

Thanks for sharing . Will try it out next week !

Thanks for a very comprehensive video !!!!!

Brilliant, well explained , love you humour . Ready to my Rexton now .

Great video very helpful , thanks for posting .

Good job i learn a lot it look so easy the way you do it

EXCELLENT VIDEO, CLEAR AND PRECISE

Nicely done. thanks for sharing!

I remember doing this 40 years ago, I couldn't afford a mechanic, and I needed my car to go to work. I had to take the bus until I fixed it. Still gives me nightmares of how I did it. No KZfaq, all guess work, although I did ask for advice from a neighbor across the road about hammering to looses some nuts and bolts. I noticed the scratches on his hands, it was the least of my worries as I'm sure is his. Thanks for the video which I watched with a lot a anxiety.

Great video,very helpful !!

I need to do a CV replacement on my falcon and this pretty much walked me through it, should be a cakewalk now. Will update once done 💪💪

Great job! Thanks for showing me how to replace a boot...

Good video. In years past I replaced the boots on my minivans but recently replaced an axle on the passenger side. The axle was only ten bucks more than the boots and I didn't have to take them apart. Quicker out and in. the inner boots are also getting harder to find for the older vans. The one I just worked on is a 99 Caravan. Good stuff. Happy Motoring.

Clear explanation and good skills.

Excellent video! I have to do this job on my daughters '99 Honda CRV. Much help...thanks! -Korey

Very nice and helpful video .. thanks alot

Green p u r a knob this bloke made a great easy to follow video n even spoke bloody english..old skool style how i like

Thank you for your video Very helpful

I have done it many times on my car. Saved some money for the labour.

Great job showing and telling, learning I am keep up the good work. See ya next time have a great day see ya bye.

thank you sir , i was looking for ypur Vedeo, keep up the good work sir

Very good , I just broke my Honda Jazz driveshaft , and I am waiting on the new part arriving . I am in no hurry as it's minus -2 c in Scotland . all the best .😎

Great video ! Always use Original part when come to replace Belts and CV Boots from the Dealer !

What a nice explanation my friend.

Those new after-market cv boots last about 1 to 2 years I found, after the originals had done 15 years!

I've never had to replace a CV boot to date, but when I do, I'll know what to do. Your garbage bin tells me you live on the western side of Melbourne. Not a bad part of the world. Thanks again for another interesting video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Great topic. It's just a matter of time and I'll have a CV boot to fix ha ha !

Not sure what parts cost down under, but here in the states, if the boot is torn,, I'd rather replace the axle assembly than the boot. It's actually less work, and I only have to do it once. Most axle assemblies are under 100$ even at parts stores. Most people here in the states, only find out about a torn boot when they get their vehicle inspected. Most states only require inspection once per year and some states don't even require annual inspections. Great job on the presentation. Very helpful whether replacing the boot or the axle. God bless, stay well.

Thank you great job on the video

Crystal clear my friend..

Awesome vid. Thanks!

Great video! Love the practical approach

Excellent video!

Thanks for your video i was stucked.

Thanks for the good info. You make it look too easy.

Great video buddy !!

Thanks for the video.

You done a very good job l love it.

Good job there Bubba 💥 🛠

great explanation, thanks...

I love that form of measurement, a grunt and a half. That made me cackle!

Mate, one minute into this video I was thinking..."Fuck yes I'm subscribing to this - click!..." 😄

I've never seen anyone screw so fast. unbelievable 🤣😂🤣

Helpful to all DIY buddies. If someone could design an easy replacement boot rather than removing all stuffs for the sake of just 2 dollars boot.

Great video.

Great job well done

Good video. Suggest changing both boots at the same time, often its the inner boot that fails first, which is kinda odd as they don't flex as much. Couple of pointers, when using the ball joint separation tool only loosen the nut but leave it on flush with the end of the thread, same goes when hitting or using a puller on the end of the drive shaft, that way you can't burr the ends of the thread and even if you did when you remove the nut after separation it will clean the thread up for you. The other pointer, get an assistant to hold the brakes on for you when undoing the hub nut before removing the caliper. Not criticising, just having buggered up the odd thread end over the years learned the hard way to leave those nuts on to protect the threads till the last moment. Just marvelling at the difference in the undersides iof a Cruiser in Aus and one you'd come across here in England, here everything would be rusty as hell or if like mine everything caked in grease or ACF50 trying to stop said rust 🙂 Just had the rear aircon pipes replaced right through on my Prado, mechanic was overjoyed at my rust prevention techniques 😁 think my parentage might have been called into question a few times

The best tutorial.

Nice job!

Thanks for the info

Use a stretch boot kit shaft and CV remains on the car. DIY tool is a simple cone and lots of lube. Pro level tool is either a pneumatic boot stretcher or one that works driven by a normal socket wrench. I have a pneumatic one great investment

Good work brother Brown, soon there'll be no mechanics with easy fixes any way man 👍

thanks for teaching me the easy way to break the ball joint's loose. I got to look for one of those . so i can break them loose the easy way like you with out wrecking the ball joint boot or having to chase the threads from getting mad at it an hitting the end with a hammer.

Nice choice of Bahco sockets.

You saved that high quality Toyota drive shaft from being replaced by some cheap Chinese aftermarket,great move !

Thanks. Good video. It will help me. Rusty

LoL paint the socket black! I Love it mate. Good video!

Nice vid Mate - taking us step by step. My Daughter had one go on her Fiesta a while ago - garage charged her £90 odd - which wasn't too bad . Had I seen this vid and been in possession of one of those steel band tensioners then maybe I would have given it a go myself . I've seen those split boot kits that you glue together - can't imagine that they work too well

Awesome video mate! I’m going to attempt this on the weekend. Silly question perhaps was that a rubber mallet when needing encouragement on the disc? Do you ever use a dead blow?

its seem so easy and smooth when you do it.. i think it would be like hell when i do it

I had a 85 ford Taurus with original cv axels with 150.000 miles on it and had a cv axle that was popping and clicking and had a ripped boot and i found the best way to fix that problem i used that insulation in a can and i filled the boot completely full of that insulation foam and then i let it set up over night and man it was amazing the cv axle was quite and i put another 150,000 miles on that cv axel so if you have a ripped boot give that insulation foam a try you will be glad you did

Excellent vid. Thanks for sharing how to.

Good job.

You're legend.

Good job nice video

Good job 👏 amigo