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How do you install a new CV boot?

How do you install a new CV boot?

Step 2: Install the new boot. CV boots come with pre-cut grooves that you just need to open and install the boot over the axle area. Once it is over the axle area, apply the glue supplied with the boot kit and stick both ends of the boot together. As soon as it dries up, the glue becomes as flexible as rubber.

Can a CV boot be replaced with a new axle?

If no noise is present and only the CV boot is broken, you can replace just the CV boot. Tip: Before you install a new axle, check the CV joints (even when the boot is broken) and see if they are worth saving. If you need to replace the CV axle completely, the new CV axle will come with the boots already installed.

What happens when a CV boot goes out?

When a CV axle boot goes out, it opens up the potential for the CV joint to become damaged by contamination. Usually a problematic CV boot will produce a few symptoms that can notify the driver that attention may be required. 1. Grease leak

What kind of boot is used for CV joint?

This flexible joint is covered in a rubber boot that is referred to as the CV Boot. This boot serves as a simple dust cover for the CV joint meant to keep out dust and dirt, and keep in the grease that lubricates the CV joint.

Step 2: Install the new boot. CV boots come with pre-cut grooves that you just need to open and install the boot over the axle area. Once it is over the axle area, apply the glue supplied with the boot kit and stick both ends of the boot together. As soon as it dries up, the glue becomes as flexible as rubber.

If no noise is present and only the CV boot is broken, you can replace just the CV boot. Tip: Before you install a new axle, check the CV joints (even when the boot is broken) and see if they are worth saving. If you need to replace the CV axle completely, the new CV axle will come with the boots already installed.

Why is a CV boot so important to your vehicle?

The one little bit of protection it has is called a boot, but what is a CV boot exactly, and how do you know if yours is in trouble? The CV joint itself basically keeps your axle from breaking every time you hit a bump, and keeps your wheels aligned and turning.

Where can I get an easy boot CV joint?

Easy Boot cv-joint is an invention by Hippored made in Italy. Visit our web site at www.hippored.com or write to [email protected] Loading…

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Ruth Doyle