drivers side cv axle removal

[heavy d]

I apologize..either I dont know how to use the search option..or just cant find what im looking for..if I can be pointed the way to cv removal of the drivers side would be great..thank you for your time

[Marlin]

http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...2&highlight=cv

[heavy d]

I just read this..now my question is..I have the whole cv axle..even with the 20in shaft that goes into the differential..is i even necessary to replace the whole thing? I just have a torn outer boot?

[heavy d]

Can I possibly return this and get a half shaft?

[bartmanS4]

No, it is not necessary to change the whole thing. If you just have a torn boot then you can replace just the boots. If the CV is damaged then you can just replace the half shaft. Both options are much easier than replacing the whole axle.

[Marlin]

Getting the entire axle assembly out is a much more difficult process, requiring dropping the front diff, new axle seals etc...just get some boots and you can repair your half shaft.

[heavy d]

Ok..so riddle me this..since I already have the entire assembly, could I just cut the band on the boot on the green cup of the new assembly and connect it right there at the green cup on the Czech? What can I use for a band if I cut that one?

[Marlin]

Ok..so riddle me this..since I already have the entire assembly, could I just cut the band on the boot on the green cup of the new assembly and connect it right there at the green cup on the Czech? What can I use for a band if I cut that one?

Yes, if it is the same size (aftermarket ones are sometimes different if purchased with the entire axle shaft). Any auto parts store sells CV boot bands, there are different styles, just pick one.

[JoFotoz]

Yes!!
But what replacement shaft do you have???

The steps are:-

Cut the band only on cup..not both...
and remove the ballrace/joint from the green cup...
...this releases the outer / half shaft.

Clean out the existing green cup...and put copious grease in it

Insert ballrace/joint of half shaft into green cup..with boot still attached to new 1/2 shaft.

Use either an off the shelf metal band ( need banding tool too ) or a Zip tie..
...to secure boot to indent notch in green cup.


Re-assemble the rest..pour a cocktail !

Hope that helps

Jo

[JoFotoz]

BTW..IF for any reason you need new boots I recommend:-

Dormand..outer...#614-001

Dormand. inner...#614-002




Jo

[Kenny]

Just did my driver's side a few days ago. Easy as pie.

Unless you know something's buggered in the axleshaft, just pop the new half shaft out of the the cup and re-insert into existing cup. It's a whole other ball of wax if you want to replace the entire thing into the differential...

Takes me less than an hour to replace the joint if it's pre-greased with boots on.

Take tire off - remove hub snap ring - pop the lower ball joint (saves stressing out the ABS wires) - slide axle out of hub - pull boot off inner cup - REMOVE LOCK RING in cup and slide out the axle. Take care no to pull apart brake cables and ABS sensor wires while maneuvering the rotor/hub.

Remove the grease out of the cup and feel around for any wear across the grooves (where the balls slide into) and replace with new grease. If there is wear, then keep that new cup and shaft to replace down the line. Usually if there is too much wear, you can hear the joint poping when playing around in 4-lo.


Good luck.

[heavy d]

Sorry not czech I meant VX

[evillecutter]

i used zipties instead of those stupid metal bands - much easier with no problems

[Jonnie]

Use Napa boots if you need them.

[JAMAS]

Use Napa boots if you need them.

X2, X3, and X4

I tried several boots and Napa has the thickest and most "rugged" that I dealt with.

Also......while the inner and outer boots fit interchangeabley, you will notice the flex points are different on each and Napa sells them as 2 different part numbers.