DIY Axle Boot Replacement (Lots of pictures) - Page 2 - Honda-Acura.net

nonbox · 07-16-07, 10:39 PM

Here's a youtube video demonstrating what a bad cv joint is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4i3Oe9ehPY

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ducati999 · 08-04-07, 06:42 PM

Great DIY - made the whole job a piece of cake. Thanks for the ball joint trick too. Big help.

Provocateur · 08-04-07, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducati999

Great DIY - made the whole job a piece of cake. Thanks for the ball joint trick too. Big help.

Thanks and you're welcome. Glad I could help!

nyioo7 · 09-22-07, 01:27 AM

omg! u live in really nice place. lol. great diy. saved me 50 bucks. hehe thnx

Provocateur · 09-22-07, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyioo7

omg! u live in really nice place. lol. great diy. saved me 50 bucks. hehe thnx

Thanks. Glad I could help.

hatchy_roku · 09-25-07, 05:26 PM

Damn!!! I think I learned more here than I did in high school!

Great post....I'm in the process of changing mine out too.....thank god I've found your thread!!! Thanks and keep us posted of any future DIY's!!!

polything · 10-09-07, 05:32 PM

you are the man, i didnt read through this b4 doing my axles. spent 5 hrs fucking with ball joint, i have to remove H-brace bolts ....
pain in the ass...

nice diy though!!!!

Provocateur · 10-09-07, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatchy_roku

Damn!!! I think I learned more here than I did in high school!

Great post....I'm in the process of changing mine out too.....thank god I've found your thread!!! Thanks and keep us posted of any future DIY's!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by polything

you are the man, i didnt read through this b4 doing my axles. spent 5 hrs fucking with ball joint, i have to remove H-brace bolts ....
pain in the ass...

nice diy though!!!!

Thanks for the compliments guys. I am glad I could help everyone out.

polything, I know how stubborn those joints can be but hopefully, this will remove all hassle from getting them dislodged.

Also, if anyone has any recommendations for a future DIY, let me know and I will look into it. It has to be something doable on my existing setup...I am not going to buy anything just to make a DIY.

polything · 10-09-07, 11:00 PM

uhm...
im trying to swap outer cv joint from CR-V (36mm) to civic axle. hopefully i will do a DIY on that and 5 lugs swap DIY...

Just curious, why dont you 5 lugs your teggy?

nonbox · 10-09-07, 11:24 PM

Any one use an OTC slide hammer with CV joint puller attachment to pull the axle from the transmission? Plying it out with a pry bar can gouge or put dents on the transmission case?

http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/..._puller-d.html

Pry bars can damage expensive aluminum transmission cases, and attempting to do the job by pulling on the axis can damage the roller bearing inside the C.V. joint. With this puller, the axle assembly is popped out of the transaxle without damage, thanks to the straight, even pull provided by the slide hammer. Tool is available with fork only, C.V. joint slide hammer assembly, or just the slide hammer extension.

Provocateur · 10-10-07, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polything

uhm...
im trying to swap outer cv joint from CR-V (36mm) to civic axle. hopefully i will do a DIY on that and 5 lugs swap DIY...

Just curious, why dont you 5 lugs your teggy?

Eh, it is a lot of money for one extra lug. I don't want to run ITR wheels and there isn't any 5 lug wheel I want, so I don't see a point. It is money I could spent towards the motor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonbox

Any one use an OTC slide hammer with CV joint puller attachment to pull the axle from the transmission? Plying it out with a pry bar can gouge or put dents on the transmission case?

http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/..._puller-d.html

Pry bars can damage expensive aluminum transmission cases, and attempting to do the job by pulling on the axis can damage the roller bearing inside the C.V. joint. With this puller, the axle assembly is popped out of the transaxle without damage, thanks to the straight, even pull provided by the slide hammer. Tool is available with fork only, C.V. joint slide hammer assembly, or just the slide hammer extension.

That is a good point and is a good alternative if you are paranoid about damaging something. However, I have never heard of anyone distroying their case by prying on it, so I will continue to do how I have always done.

jmarty · 11-16-07, 12:55 AM

Question: would it be possible to replace the exterior boot (i'm hoping to God the interior isn't bad too) w/o removing the whole axle? Would i be able to change it right after i took got the axle out of the hub? Thanks .

Provocateur · 11-16-07, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmarty

Question: would it be possible to replace the exterior boot (i'm hoping to God the interior isn't bad too) w/o removing the whole axle? Would i be able to change it right after i took got the axle out of the hub? Thanks .

Once the outer joint is out of the hub, it only makes sense to take the next step and pop the inner joint out of the tranny or intermediate shaft. You have completed 95% of the axle removal, so why not finish the job and allow yourself more room to make sure the job is done correctly?

suprra_girl · 03-15-08, 01:31 AM

thread bump!

I noticed it wasn't mentioned in the writeup about the bearings that go on the spider, do they have a particular way to go on or just any side will do?

Thanks

Provocateur · 03-15-08, 01:47 AM

Any side works but on the left driveshaft one of the rollers is different from the rest, so it needs to be installed back on that side. It will all make sense when everything is apart.

suprra_girl · 03-15-08, 01:55 AM

Thanks alot for the quick reply, i appreciate it muchly

We've just gone and analysed all the bearings, we noticed that 3 are different than the other 3 but only due to slightly sharper bevelling on the top edging (high side not flat side)

Other than that, we cannot see any other differences, what are we looking for?

Thanks

Provocateur · 03-15-08, 12:11 PM

Sorry, I meant to say that all the rollers on the left driveshaft were different. It is hard to explain the difference but here is a picture out of the factory service manual if that helps.

nonbox · 03-18-08, 02:21 AM

What's the best tool to use to remove the circlip and stopper ring? I have used snap ring pliers but it too a very long time. Is there a better way?

Provocateur · 03-18-08, 07:17 PM

Snap ring pliers are the only thing I can think of. I think it is just going to be tedious regardless of what tool you use.

thoughtfulbeave · 03-29-08, 06:15 PM

Great step by step instructions. The Haynes manual has you jumping from chapter to chapter. It tells you to drain the transaxle, remove the stabilizer, remove the brake caliper, tie-rod, what a kluge!

Your instructions made this dreaded task about as hard as a 4 wheel brake job.

Thanks again!

mohater · 06-06-08, 05:09 PM

Can you fix the pictures? Links are all broken. I can host if you need someone to.

FL_Civic_Rider · 06-18-08, 03:15 PM

I'm getting ready to do this task as well and would love the pics

millibug23 · 06-19-08, 09:31 PM

I've changed tires, belts, and hoses before but i'm really excited about trying out the axle boot. read your dirrections but could not upload your pic's for some reason. my e-mail is millibug23@yahoo.com would you mind; if it's not too much work for you; sending those pic's via email so I'll have that extra little help? thank you so much for posting this, the company I went to quoted me $750 to replace the axle boot and two upper ball joints, probably cuz I'm female but I noticed labor was cheap and the more i looked into it I realized that with a little help from good people like you I could save myself hundreds of dollars and learn something I can use over and over again. Thank you for all your help. Amelia

yagotrice · 06-26-08, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mohater

Can you fix the pictures? Links are all broken. I can host if you need someone to.

2nd that, want to look at pics before attempting......

complexdreams · 07-01-08, 03:17 PM

Could someone please upload new pictures?

CDelgado220 · 07-13-08, 08:03 PM

Send me the pics & I'll repost them please
costadragon220@hotmail.com

dookieface · 07-17-08, 12:35 AM

new pics would be nice

09-22-07, 01:27 AM	#34
nyioo7 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 59	omg! u live in really nice place. lol. great diy. saved me 50 bucks. hehe thnx __________________ OH MY GOD! THEY KILLED KENNY! YOU BASTARD!

03-29-08, 06:15 PM	#50
thoughtfulbeave Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1	Better than Haynes manual Great step by step instructions. The Haynes manual has you jumping from chapter to chapter. It tells you to drain the transaxle, remove the stabilizer, remove the brake caliper, tie-rod, what a kluge! Your instructions made this dreaded task about as hard as a 4 wheel brake job. Thanks again!

07-13-08, 08:03 PM	#56
CDelgado220 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cape May, NJ 08204 Posts: 20	Send me the pics & I'll repost them please costadragon220@hotmail.com Last edited by CDelgado220; 07-13-08 at 08:06 PM.

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08-04-07, 06:42 PM	#32
ducati999 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 7	Great DIY - made the whole job a piece of cake. Thanks for the ball joint trick too. Big help.

09-25-07, 05:26 PM	#36
hatchy_roku Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1	Damn!!! I think I learned more here than I did in high school! Great post....I'm in the process of changing mine out too.....thank god I've found your thread!!! Thanks and keep us posted of any future DIY's!!!

10-09-07, 05:32 PM	#37
polything Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	you are the man, i didnt read through this b4 doing my axles. spent 5 hrs fucking with ball joint, i have to remove H-brace bolts .... pain in the ass... nice diy though!!!!

10-09-07, 11:00 PM	#39
polything Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	uhm... im trying to swap outer cv joint from CR-V (36mm) to civic axle. hopefully i will do a DIY on that and 5 lugs swap DIY... Just curious, why dont you 5 lugs your teggy?

10-09-07, 11:24 PM	#40
nonbox Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 193	Any one use an OTC slide hammer with CV joint puller attachment to pull the axle from the transmission? Plying it out with a pry bar can gouge or put dents on the transmission case? http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/..._puller-d.html Pry bars can damage expensive aluminum transmission cases, and attempting to do the job by pulling on the axis can damage the roller bearing inside the C.V. joint. With this puller, the axle assembly is popped out of the transaxle without damage, thanks to the straight, even pull provided by the slide hammer. Tool is available with fork only, C.V. joint slide hammer assembly, or just the slide hammer extension.

11-16-07, 12:55 AM	#42
jmarty Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	Question: would it be possible to replace the exterior boot (i'm hoping to God the interior isn't bad too) w/o removing the whole axle? Would i be able to change it right after i took got the axle out of the hub? Thanks .

03-15-08, 01:31 AM	#44
suprra_girl Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2	thread bump! I noticed it wasn't mentioned in the writeup about the bearings that go on the spider, do they have a particular way to go on or just any side will do? Thanks

03-15-08, 01:47 AM	#45
Provocateur On permanent hiatus Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: A forum with actual tech Posts: 9,716	Any side works but on the left driveshaft one of the rollers is different from the rest, so it needs to be installed back on that side. It will all make sense when everything is apart.

03-15-08, 01:55 AM	#46
suprra_girl Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2	Thanks alot for the quick reply, i appreciate it muchly We've just gone and analysed all the bearings, we noticed that 3 are different than the other 3 but only due to slightly sharper bevelling on the top edging (high side not flat side) Other than that, we cannot see any other differences, what are we looking for? Thanks

03-15-08, 12:11 PM	#47
Provocateur On permanent hiatus Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: A forum with actual tech Posts: 9,716	Sorry, I meant to say that all the rollers on the left driveshaft were different. It is hard to explain the difference but here is a picture out of the factory service manual if that helps.

03-18-08, 02:21 AM	#48
nonbox Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 193	What's the best tool to use to remove the circlip and stopper ring? I have used snap ring pliers but it too a very long time. Is there a better way?

03-18-08, 07:17 PM	#49
Provocateur On permanent hiatus Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: A forum with actual tech Posts: 9,716	Snap ring pliers are the only thing I can think of. I think it is just going to be tedious regardless of what tool you use.

06-06-08, 05:09 PM	#51
mohater Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	Can you fix the pictures? Links are all broken. I can host if you need someone to.

06-18-08, 03:15 PM	#52
FL_Civic_Rider Drive it like it's a Taco Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 120	I'm getting ready to do this task as well and would love the pics

06-19-08, 09:31 PM	#53
millibug23 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: california Posts: 1	I've changed tires, belts, and hoses before but i'm really excited about trying out the axle boot. read your dirrections but could not upload your pic's for some reason. my e-mail is millibug23@yahoo.com would you mind; if it's not too much work for you; sending those pic's via email so I'll have that extra little help? thank you so much for posting this, the company I went to quoted me $750 to replace the axle boot and two upper ball joints, probably cuz I'm female but I noticed labor was cheap and the more i looked into it I realized that with a little help from good people like you I could save myself hundreds of dollars and learn something I can use over and over again. Thank you for all your help. Amelia

07-01-08, 03:17 PM	#55
complexdreams Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	Could someone please upload new pictures?

07-17-08, 12:35 AM	#57
dookieface Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 21	new pics would be nice