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Dennis LaGrua
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JUN 21, 07:07 AM
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Discovered a torn CV axle boot and trying to find a simpler way to replace it. It seems that the only way is to get to it is to remove the wheel, caliper, hub nut, hub, rear tie rod and lower pinch bolt. This would allow enough room to swing the strut assembly aside and then pull the axle.
To replace the axle boot requires removing the snap ring and taking off the tripod. The boot is removed, replaced and the process starts all over again. Is there an easier way to replace the boot with a smaller amount of steps? ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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steve308
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JUN 21, 11:16 AM
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Part stores sell a 'split boot'. It is exactly that, a boot with a split seam that after the old boot was removed and the joint was cleaned and re-greased, the boot was slipped on the axle, glued and then the bands were installed.
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olejoedad
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JUN 21, 11:20 AM
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I would rather pull the axle and install a OEM style boot than use a split boot....
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crashyoung
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JUN 21, 11:31 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by steve308:
Part stores sell a 'split boot'. It is exactly that, a boot with a split seam that after the old boot was removed and the joint was cleaned and re-greased, the boot was slipped on the axle, glued and then the bands were installed.
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When done right, the split boot works well.
The only thing faster than a stock boot is a spare axle.
The glue joint of a split boot will last, as long as the boot channel is clean when you apply the glue.
Crash
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2.5
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JUN 21, 11:32 AM
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I've never heard of the split boot successfully lasting very long.
Crash you are the first good review I have heard.
But I do believe many many people probably wouldn't clean it well, or even know how.  [This message has been edited by 2.5 (edited 06-21-2018).]
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ceoair
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JUN 21, 12:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
Discovered a torn CV axle boot and trying to find a simpler way to replace it. It seems that the only way is to get to it is to remove the wheel, caliper, hub nut, hub, rear tie rod and lower pinch bolt. This would allow enough room to swing the strut assembly aside and then pull the axle.
To replace the axle boot requires removing the snap ring and taking off the tripod. The boot is removed, replaced and the process starts all over again. Is there an easier way to replace the boot with a smaller amount of steps?
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If you don't use a split boot and have to replace the whole CV axle, remember to replace the transmission seal... I learned the hard way
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Dennis LaGrua
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JUN 21, 12:42 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by 2.5:
I've never heard of the split boot successfully lasting very long.
Crash you are the first good review I have heard.
But I do believe many many people probably wouldn't clean it well, or even know how.
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There are a few split boots that seem to work well but many do not work well. There is a boot made in Italy that uses a special solvent to weld the sections together. I believe that its the Dorman Blue Quick boot. I'll probably go with the OEM type as the outer CV requires a 3.5" diam to 1" diam boot or it won't fit well. Don't know if Dorman has a size like that so here is the plan.
Free up as much space to get outer tripod clear. Leave the transmission axle end in place . Cut off the boot, then remove the snap ring that holds the tripod to the axle, remove tripod,slide new boot down the axle, put tripod back on w snap ring, install boot, then clamps on boot , put detached suspension parts back.
I am tempted to try the new tech split boost but do not know if the Fiero size is available.
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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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Dennis LaGrua
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JUN 21, 01:37 PM
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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE " [This message has been edited by Dennis LaGrua (edited 06-21-2018).]
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tshark
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JUN 21, 06:17 PM
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.. [This message has been edited by tshark (edited 09-08-2018).]
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Spadesluck
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JUN 21, 09:20 PM
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I just did both my axels and all the boots. I do have to say my cradle is out of the car and that makes it a bit easier. I would just rather take the axels out and use the new grease that comes with the new boot. I am sure most CV joints could us it anyways. I did have to buy the tool for the clamps on Amazon.
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