How To Replace CV Boots
www.ericthecarguy.com This one is a request from more than one person so I’m happy to bring it to you. As I said in the video I personally don’t see much point of replacing just the CV boots anymore as it just makes more sense to replace the axle, that’s just how I feel however. If you do want to replace the boots I hope this video will help.Stay dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.
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25 Comments on “How To Replace CV Boots”
So, out of curiosity, how dead do you think the axles are if they cause a monstrous wobble in the entire front end when you’re going over 40mph and accelerate? This happened to me a long time ago but I replaced both axles already but I’m just wondering how bad off that would’ve made them. Thanks and I love the videos!
good video. a few of your videos helped me fix up my car. . thanks. i got a laugh to with the if you clean it for more than 5 minutes . . . haha
VERY interesting tutorial ! Thanks for what You’re doing for us
If I was to replace the boot, I found some boots at the autopart store wich are split open and come with glue. Supposedly you don’t have to do all the taking apart and getting dirty. All you do is put them around the shaft, glued them and done. I believe those boots are trash, what are your thoughts?
I just use zip ties on the cv boots if i cant find any clamps
@MidnightClubGamR I love comments like this. I’m glad my video was able to help you, thanks for the comment.
@haveri5 Honestly I don’t know as I’m not familiar with that model however you might ask over at the ETCG forum on my website as there may be someone there that’s done this on that model.
I did this to my 1989 GTI this summer from your video! Im 17 and it took me a couple hours. I learned so much in this experience and the GTI is still rolling
awesome video feels good to learn something new!
Hey Erik,
Excellent video, very informational and easy to follow.
Is it the same procedure for 02 Passat. I tried to do this on my drivers side axle, cv boot replacement, but it didn’t work as well. I managed to get all the bearings our and wasn’t able to put it back together, which meant a new axle anyway.
Thanks for the video again man,
@computermech Yea me too, you guys have health care I can afford.
Anyone else catch the bullitt sound effects in the intro?
I wish your shop was near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Good video. Thank you.
@machineme1 Thank you.
@ivanbgct I’ve seen those but considering the cost I don’t know how practical it would be for just one use.
@EricTheCarGuy
Wow Eric thank you very much for the quick reply.
I was actually trying to describe the stretchy boots that are one piece. I tried posting a link but you tube will not allow. Search for “stretch cv boot” on you tube and you will see exactly what I am trying to describe.
Its like replacing the factory boot with out removing the axle for the gear box. The boots cost almost twice as much and the tool is a little over a hundred dollars.
Hope all is going well,
Ivan
i liked your style dud ,exelent show!!
@ivanbgct If you just want to replace the boot replace the boot, don’t use split boots as they don’t work out well in my experience.
@LifelongCamper Yea that’s what actually drives the wheel. Honestly just drive it till you hear it click and replace the axle, they really aren’t that expensive or hard to replace, you might actually make a bigger mess with that glue.
I feel your pain. Next time I am thinking of buying a stretch boot, I have had problems with rebuilt axles only lasting 50,000 miles or less.
What is your opinion on this tool/product?
Dorman Products #326-614-035
CV BOOT / AIR TOOL
hi. forget my first post. Heres my question. . . is the boot (nearest to wheel) supposed to spin with the wheel? (96 honda accord) It does on my car. Husband is a roofer and we are outside putting roofing rubber with roofing rubber glue on the boot to stop all that grease from slobbering out. thanks soooo much for your help and reality.
thanks for video. what about all the grease slobbering out onto the wheel. . . will it mess up the brake? I have a 96 Honda accord pass front oot ripped open. Husband put roofing rubber on it . . . worked great but it is pulled away from the wheel. No band on it. Never saw a band on it. No band on the good drivers side either. Is there supposed to be a band on this car’s boot? Thanks!
@TheLaserSharks Helping people with auto repair is what I do, thanks for your comment.
@Bryanx89 Those can work on some applications however on most there is a clearance issue and that will rip the zip tie right off and possibly damage an ABS sensor in the process. Thanks for the comment.
“if youre cleaning [the shaft] for more than 5 minutes, youre playing with it. ” so many puns in this one! thanks eric. owning an integra, i have run into many problems that your videos show me how to do. You have saved me lots of money. thanks!
hd zip ties and tip tie tightener tool. cv boots and bellows boots i’ve never had a problem yet