Change cv boot

[Bama-Daniel]

Noticed the other day after riding I appear to have a cv boot leaking on the front passenger side. See attached picture.

I know just enough to be dangerous when it comes to auto repairs but am certainly no expert. I’ve seen a couple of videos of cv boot repairs and I believe I can get the job done after some sweat, tears, beers, and a few choice words.

Real question is what am I not seeing in these videos? Also, how fragile are these oe axles? Does it make sense to put beefier axles on the front instead of trying to replace boot?

We ride in North AL and it’s pretty rocky.

 

[Admin]

 

[Montecresto]

Noticed the other day after riding I appear to have a cv boot leaking on the front passenger side. See attached picture.

I know just enough to be dangerous when it comes to auto repairs but am certainly no expert. I’ve seen a couple of videos of cv boot repairs and I believe I can get the job done after some sweat, tears, beers, and a few choice words.

Real question is what am I not seeing in these videos? Also, how fragile are these oe axles? Does it make sense to put beefier axles on the front instead of trying to replace boot?

We ride in North AL and it’s pretty rocky. View attachment 264788

What machine??

 

[Isaiah]

Noticed the other day after riding I appear to have a cv boot leaking on the front passenger side. See attached picture.

I know just enough to be dangerous when it comes to auto repairs but am certainly no expert. I’ve seen a couple of videos of cv boot repairs and I believe I can get the job done after some sweat, tears, beers, and a few choice words.

Real question is what am I not seeing in these videos? Also, how fragile are these oe axles? Does it make sense to put beefier axles on the front instead of trying to replace boot?

We ride in North AL and it’s pretty rocky. View attachment 264788

They are decent Axles. I would just replace the boot and run it till they quit!

 

[Bama-Daniel]

What machine??

1000-5

 

[Jacks]

Pulled one of mine and replaced. Just washed out the joint and bearings with pressure cleaner parts wash. Re-lubed with supplied grease, bought a cheap boot snap ring tool and replaced. Not bad..

 

[Bama-Daniel]

Thanks for the update. I’m hoping to tackle mine this weekend. It doesn’t look to bad.

 

[DDDonkey]

Boot are pretty easy, you can buy a cheap banding tool and take you time. All you need is the banding tool, brass punch and hammer for tools.