Can i change the CV Boot by myself?

Eric

I was told that my outer cv boot is broken. It will cost me $150 but the cv boot is only 15$. Can i change it by myself?

melbren

好像不太容易，看过车铺换，感觉需要有设备才行。。。不过，多问问，也许有车铺愿意100块左右给你换。

Lavender

what's cv boot?

Eric

Many thanks

Eric

Description:
The constant-velocity (CV) shaft, boot and joints are all part of the same assembly and are used on front-wheel-drive and many four-wheel-drive vehicles. One shaft assembly is used per side, and is sometimes dubbed a ?half-shaft.? The transmission?s output shaft connects to the inner CV joint. The inner joint has the ability to slide in and out and therefore make minor changes in the overall length of the shaft assembly. This is important to allow for changes in suspension travel and ride height. From there, the main portion of the axle shaft connects the outer CV joint. Both the inner and the outer joints are covered with a protective boot. The outer CV joint has the inherent ability to provide even torque transfer, even while the wheels are turned sharply. The CV joint then connects to a stub shaft that joins with the wheel hub and bearing assembly. Older front-wheel-drive vehicles used to use unequal length shafts, which led to a driving characteristic known as ?torque steer?-pulling to one side while accelerating. Today, most cars have equal length shafts on both sides, which neutralizes the effects of torque steer.


Purpose:
CV axle shaft assemblies fulfill the demanding role of having to supply torque to the wheels while turning and while the suspension is moving up and down.


Maintenance Tips/Suggestions:
Have your car?s CV boots inspected at every oil change. CV boots can be easily damaged from rocks, sticks, ice and just normal wear. When a CV boot tears or cracks, the lubricant packed inside is free to move out of the CV joint and dirt is now allowed into the joint. Unless the damage to the boot is discovered quickly, it?s likely that the joint will also need to be replaced along with the boot. A replacement axle may be the wisest choice, depending on cost. The symptom of a bad outer CV joint is usually a clicking noise while turning. A shudder, vibration or clunking sound when accelerating or decelerating usually means trouble in the inner CV joint. Don?t ignore the warning signs of a bad CV joint; you could lose steering or be stranded. Take your car to a qualified service professional as soon as possible to have the source of the drive train problem pinpointed.

Lavender

tooooooo professional, anyway, 3ks

Eric

Sorry, i found this information from web.

Briefly, cv boot protects cv joint. cv joint conects to the wheel.
If the cv boot is broken the cv joint will be easy to be damaged. .
Once the cv joint is damaged the wheel will be easy to drop.