P700 CV repair and boot replacement.

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I thought I'd take a few pics while replacing the boot. This is the rear outer CV.

I chose to remove the spindle and knuckle. It was easier than and less messy than pulling the axle through the knuckle.
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Here's a pic with out the knuckle.
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Boot had been removed.
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Give the axle a tug and it should come out. I placed the axle in a vice and used a hammer and chisel to punch the CV joint off the shaft.
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After marking the inner and outer races, you can turn the cage so that you can remove the balls. I started with the one I marked and removed them in a clockwise rotation. This way they go back in the same place.
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All my balls!
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Here is the unit with the balls removed.
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You can now turn the cage vertical so it can be removed.
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Once it's removed, you can remove the inner race.
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I did not have to replace anything. I only disassembled it to make sure it's clean after the ride back with a torn boot. Here it is after clean up.
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Reassembly is pretty straight forward. Just be sure to use grease everywhere prior to reassembly.
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Here it is all back together.
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The next step is to wait for the UPS man to bring the new boot.

More to come.....

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I just got in from a work trip and found the boots have come in. I'll get a chance to install it this weekend.
 
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I slipped the clamp and boot on before putting on the CV joint
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The clamp is pulled tight and locked down
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I put grease in the joint and then filled the boot with the remaining.
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I slipped the CV back on the shaft, you may have to use a punch or screw driver to keep the retaining ring pushed in the groove while tapping on the CV.
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Make sure to grease the seal in the diff. I used grease liberally on the splines and sealing surfaces.
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I grease the knuckle the same way and reinstalled it. Make sure you use a new cotter pin.
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Now time to have fun again riding!

Joe
 
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Thanks joe. I know a lot of people will find this very useful!
 
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you're the man! @joeymt33 thanks for the awesome write up with pics!
 
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Nice write up and quality pics. Thanks!

Those dog gone rubber boots are the achillies heel of everything off road.
 
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I really need some better guards but all the guards I've seen are meant for stock wheels. I've got offset wheels and wheel spacers so I need an extended guard to cover the gap. I will probably make some one day. I just can't find time to do stuff like that. I still haven't finished the fender flares. One day soon.....

Thanks for the kind comments. I learn a lot from forums so I try to give back.
 
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I still need better CV guards. This happened today. If I could just get the time to, I could make some. Good thing I drive a Honda, I've got time to ride but no time to repair.

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Maybe add a flange of aluminum? You could screw it on adjust it to fit your wheels?
 
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That would look like a redneck thing I would do. I'll put that on the to-do list.
 
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Figure out the width and then make a cap you could rivet on could make it higher and wider.
 
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Give the axle a tug and it should come out. I placed the axle in a vice and used a hammer and chisel to punch the CV joint off the shaft.
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After marking the inner and outer races, you can turn the cage so that you can remove the balls. I started with the one I marked and removed them in a clockwise rotation. This way they go back in the same place.
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All my balls!
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Here is the unit with the balls removed.
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Is there a trick to getting the balls out? i can't
 
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@joeymt33 knows a trick or two, I know he would be happy to help!
 
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I slipped the CV back on the shaft, you may have to use a punch or screw driver to keep the retaining ring pushed in the groove while tapping on the CV.
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Make sure to grease the seal in the diff. I used grease liberally on the splines and sealing surfaces.
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I grease the knuckle the same way and reinstalled it. Make sure you use a new cotter pin.
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Now time to have fun again riding!

Joe


"Make sure to grease the seal in the diff. I used grease liberally on the splines and sealing surfaces. "

Did you use same grease that came with CV boot repair kit?
 
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