Does anyone have any tips for doing the above? I reckon I can pop the driveshaft out after removing the wishbone - any other method involves rusty bolts.
How do I get the 'spider' off the end of the driveshaft so I can slide the new boot on?
Stephen
Inner CV boot (gearbox side)
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Inner CV boot (gearbox side)
1995 480 S 2.0 237,000 Miles
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I've had bad experiences with the superglue type....i'd never use one in that location, retaining the gearbox oil :S.
Better is the super stretchy variety...you have a plastic cone and you stretch it over the cone and onto the driveshaft without removing the spider. Its still tricky, but these last really well.
Better is the super stretchy variety...you have a plastic cone and you stretch it over the cone and onto the driveshaft without removing the spider. Its still tricky, but these last really well.
Past:
94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
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94 Turbo - Red
94 Turbo - Black (Converted from NA 2.0)
92 Turbo - Red
90 Turbo - Silver
Now:
00 Exige
15 GKD Legend
16 Skoda Superb
I did the job properly by removing the driveshaft altogether.
New stub axle carrier bolts and a hub nut were fitted afterwards although the originals were not that bad.
Tried for ages trying to get the tripod 'spider' off, but in the end found that the new boot could be put on with it this still in place by turing the boot inside out, then sliding it over each rollerbearing of the tripod -although it needed some persuasion! It was the proper boot, not a universal one.
After going round the block in it I found the brakes were spongy, I checked there were no leaks or damage to the caliper. It turns out the pads were in the wrong way round - they must wear differently. In hindsight I don't think I needed to take the disc and caliper off.
Getting a bit sick of this DIY'ing though now...perhaps I should start going to a mechanic.
Stephen
New stub axle carrier bolts and a hub nut were fitted afterwards although the originals were not that bad.
Tried for ages trying to get the tripod 'spider' off, but in the end found that the new boot could be put on with it this still in place by turing the boot inside out, then sliding it over each rollerbearing of the tripod -although it needed some persuasion! It was the proper boot, not a universal one.
After going round the block in it I found the brakes were spongy, I checked there were no leaks or damage to the caliper. It turns out the pads were in the wrong way round - they must wear differently. In hindsight I don't think I needed to take the disc and caliper off.
Getting a bit sick of this DIY'ing though now...perhaps I should start going to a mechanic.
Stephen
1995 480 S 2.0 237,000 Miles
