[NorPlan]

Replacing a CV Boot, Can the Boot be Replaced without dismantling the Brakes and Removing the Rotor to gain access to the Front Axle? Is there a CV Boot Replacement Kit out there that comes apart along one side and is sealed with an industrial glue once installed in place? Cheers Thanks

[talaniman]

2002 honda civic / replacing cv boot? - Bing video

SELECT MODEL AND ENGINE

• DX -- L4 - 1.7L 1700cc type D17A1 - MFI GAS SOHC
• EX -- L4 - 1.7L 1700cc type D17A2 - MFI GAS SOHC
• GX -- L4 - 1.7L 1700cc type D17A7 - MFI CNG SOHC
• HX -- L4 - 1.7L 1700cc type D17A6 - MFI GAS SOHC
• LX -- L4 - 1.7L 1700cc type D17A1 - MFI GAS SOHC
• SI -- L4 - 2.0L 122ci 1998cc type K20A3 - MFI GAS DOHC

[smoothy]

Trust me on this...


If the boot is split... it HAS gotten crud into it... that crud in now IN the grease and WILL grind away at the CV joint surfaces.

The more has gotten in the worse it will be.

For the price of a re-manufactured axle... I highly suggest just replacing it.

Split boots are almost worthless... and to take it apart, clean it spotless, and repack with the correct Moly grease to replace a one piece one repack with the correct Moly grease will be significant work. A LOT more than swapping the Axle...which will now have a warranty.

I always replace the axle when that has happened. You know Murphy's law... that axle WILL pick the coldest most inconvenient time to fail.

[NorPlan]

Trust me on this...


If the boot is split... it HAS gotten crud into it... that crud in now IN the grease and WILL grind away at the CV joint surfaces.

The more has gotten in the worse it will be.

For the price of a re-manufactured axle... I highly suggest just replacing it.

Split boots are almost worthless... and to take it apart, clean it spotless, and repack with the correct Moly grease to replace a one piece one repack with the correct Moly grease will be significant work. A LOT more than swapping the Axle...which will now have a warranty.

I always replace the axle when that has happened. You know Murphy's law... that axle WILL pick the coldest most inconvenient time to fail.

Was Thinking that myself, I will be passing this on to my Son.. lol..

[smoothy]

I could swap an axle on my Civic in 20 minutes. But then I''ve had two engines, 4 totally different type transmissions (requiring three different unique sets of axles between them since the original.

And the last set TWICE because I busted a CV joint hitting second gear at 9,200 RPM... (Lot of fun when nothing breaks, and yes that IS the redline on my engine and it does pull hard right to the limiter and not a typo)

[NorPlan]

I could swap an axle on my Civic in 20 minutes. But then I''ve had two engines, 4 totally different type transmissions (requiring three different unique sets of axles between them since the original.

And the last set TWICE because I busted a CV joint hitting second gear at 9,200 RPM... (Lot of fun when nothing breaks, and yes that IS the redline on my engine and it does pull hard right to the limiter and not a typo)

The Car was just bought in July , for a 2002 in Mint Condition.. The Slight crack in the Boot was all that was found.. lol..

[smoothy]

Crack that's almost split... or an actual split your finger fits through.

I'll bet he's not as mechanically inclined as me... and I'd rather not mess with them. Did it ONCE.. never again.

Its messy, and tedious to do a new boot right that will last ( a one piece). And that works best if the crack never becomes an actual split.

If you look at the axle...replacing the boot without removing ONE of the CV joints....would be like giving Birth to a Adult.

With the same problems involved. The small hole in the boot just isn't big enough. (the small ends are in the middle with the big ends on the outside.)

[NorPlan]

I'll bet he's not as mechanically inclined as me... and I'd rather not mess with them. Did it ONCE.. never again.
If you look at the axle...replacing the boot without removing ONE of the CV joints....would be like giving Birth to a Adult.

Oh he's more Mechanically Inclined than I.. lol.. With Winter coming on.. lol.. My Nature is Not wanting Surprises.. lol..

[smoothy]

The one time I did it... I had to STILL replace the axle several months later when it started clicking. And it looked fine when I cleaned the old grease off before repacking it.

One of those Your mileage may vary situations. But I HATE working outside in the snow because the car is broke... or worse because it was something I could have done in nicer weather that wouldn't have resulted in the situation.

My time is worth a lot... and I value my time highly... but I still do most work myself because I trust few mechanics to do a better job than me most times. And the shops charge so awful much too. And thats money I would NOT have to save towards retirement or anything else. Father taught me...the more you can do yourself....the more money you can save FOR yourself. Because odds are you would be paying them MORE than you earn yourself for their time.

[TxGreaseMonkey]

You can buy a new Cardone Select axle for $50, which is easy to install. Save your money on the split kits you referenced--they are a waste of money.