cv boot replacement

[Tim Shandonay]

Hello all..

The front outer left CV boot is torn on my 98 outback. Anything I should be
aware of before tacking this job? I've done considerable work on my own on
various cars, but this will be my first attempt at this type of repair.

Any input appreciated.

- Tim

 

[Jim Stewart]

Hello all..

The front outer left CV boot is torn on my 98 outback. Anything I should be
aware of before tacking this job? I've done considerable work on my own on
various cars, but this will be my first attempt at this type of repair.

It's easy with the right tools, them being
a big-ass breaker or cheater bar to get
the nut off, and a proper punch to drive
out the pin. And you'll need a big old
torque wrench to put the nut back on.

I had to fabricate a punch with a concave
end to get the new pin started.

 

[houndman]

Hello all..

The front outer left CV boot is torn on my 98 outback. Anything I should be
aware of before tacking this job? I've done considerable work on my own on
various cars, but this will be my first attempt at this type of repair.

Any input appreciated.

- Tim

I put a Jiffy Boot on a CV joint. It is split, and wraps around, and
held together with screws and nuts. I sealed the seam with rubber
cement to make it better. Been on about 5yrs, thought not that many
miles.

VF

 

[Weaponer]

Hello all..

The front outer left CV boot is torn on my 98 outback. Anything I should be
aware of before tacking this job? I've done considerable work on my own on
various cars, but this will be my first attempt at this type of repair.

Any input appreciated.

- Tim

I just replace my half shafts today. They were $53 each at Checkers
with a lifetime guarantee. The one thing I noticed is that the hole
where the pin goes on the inner CV joint didn't seem to be drilled in
the absolute center. To line up the pin after I just wouldn't align
the first time, I had to remove the inner joint and spin it 180 deg
and then the pin went right in.

 

[Brian]

Have noticed the pin is only installable if the shaft is positioned the
one-way, too, not sure the reasoning behind it.

~B

 

[Tim Shandonay]

I ended up buying the half shaft as well. $65

Guess I got it positioned right on the first try. I didn't notice it wasn't
centered.

 

[StephenW]

Notes on axles:
Not needed to remove the tie rod.
A air hammer with a pointed bit if the axle is froze into the spindle.
I have a long punch with a inch and half long tubing around it. When I put
the axle back in (the correct way!) I slide the tubing over the roll pin to
hold it to the punch.
Replaced a boot and endseal 3 days ago, Time was about 30 minutes, and I'm
the slow guy in the shop....
Steve, ASE Master Tech
Working at a Subie shop...