I replaced my CV boot four months ago after watching your video, and travelled quite a distance since. Never done this before, and found it is easier than I imagined. Many thanks for the video help.
Thank goodness your video is still up.. my searches yield so many info that doesn't address my issue, but yours got the bulls eye. Thank you and zip ties made it so much easy-er..
Thank you. Wit your help I managed to change my faulty CV joint. For those who want to do this, please follow the instructions to the letter. Change the security ring if you have one, to save time. Also, put a bolt nut on before hitting with the hammer. I had to smooth the threads on my bolt to finish the work...
Clear, concise and very comprehensive instructions. I've worked mainly on motorbikes and payed some one else to do CV joints. A massive thank you for making this look manageable. It's not a question of saving money, for me its doing it right. I've had a few disasters with garages leaving out O rings, or leaving distributors loose. Doing it yourself gives you a sense of
Just want to add my thanks, this video was a great help. For those who want to know the strut fixings are 118Nm and the driveshaft nut 177Nm (i.e. a good heave on a long spanner) - source = Haynes manual. On my 2001 model the drive shaft nut is 27mm AF, I'm not sure if it changed over time - so check before buying a socket. Finally was underwhelmed by the GKN boot kit - it seems way too loose on the large end as if designed for a different part. A good heave on a cable tie seemed to make it acceptably tight though.
Used this method at the weekend, thanks. :) Luckily I had my Dad to help so I lay underneath the car holding the driveshaft into the gearbox while he knocked the joint off. Ended up replacing the joint because it was £4 for a boot kit or £12 for the joint. Not worth saving £8 to have to do it again!
Excellent video. Specially the fact that you're doing it without removing the whole unit from the transmission which would have led to loosing the oil makes it unique. I'm gonna do the same on my Mazda Protege (323) next weekend.
Many thanks . I replaced a very noisy cv joint on our 1999 Micra a few days ago and this video made the job a breeze. There was more water than grease in the boot so no wonder it was rattling a bit!! The joint even tapped off and on just like yours. Had to lean on the breaker bar a bit though to get the hub nut off though ! Once again, thank you,
Hi mate , I have a 1.3 auto k11 and my cv joint it click when I turn , do you know what cb join I need as I took it to a garage and they "can't find one for it" any help would be massively appreciated
Thanks for posting I have a Nissan Micra With a torn boot. It has a slight knock to it so I will be replacing the lot. I had a Peugeot 206 and your video on changing the cam belt was a real money saver. Thanks again.
Just finished putting a new CV boot on the passenger side of a 1997 Nissan Wingroad. This video helped a lot as I thought I was going to have to remove the drive shaft which is how it's done in other videos I watched and which could potentially have made the job a lot harder. One good blow with the hammer and the joint came right off. Instead of simply cleaning out the old grease however, I disassembled it and thoroughly cleaned all the parts but apparently this isn't possible with some CV joints.
Very nice guide. I've never worked on a Micra and will be changing the cv joint for a friend. He says when the steering is locked to the right it makes a clicking noise. I hope it goes as smoothly as your clip.
Lovely clear instructions. I'm just an amateur tinkerer, I'd not done this on a Micra before but it turned out to be one of the easiest boot changes I've ever done. (Renaults are a bugger!). Your helpful heads-up was still a real boon. Thanks.
hi micra guys this is a great video as long as the driveshaft taps through the hub easily . on mine near side taped through no problem. but the off side was stuck completely in the hub. I had to take out the whole driveshaft from gearbox and also replace hub bearings. if you are having trouble knocking the shaft through it can turn in to a major job. I want to thank this guy for a goodvideo.
nice to see a very clear easy to understand no bull tutorial on cv boot replacement . thumbs up and subscribed . thank you very much sir . I feel confident to proceed now after watching this : )
Both sides went on mine got quoted 70 per side. Watched this video and done it myself, cost me 14 quid for both rubbers that is it it was going to cost 150, a big saving. Cheers for this vid.
Liked and subbed..Really helped me decide to do it myself. Especially by showing removing strut nuts to make removing shaft easier and using cable ties, been worrying about not having correct tool to tighten the metal straps. Thanks a lot.
I love watching your video's. It would have been helpful to know the size of the strut bolt nuts as well, especially as I will be replacing my front suspension soon. Knowing the torque of these nuts would also be useful.
Thanks for the video. I'd advice HUGE amounts of caution about knocking the CV joint apart (3:15) since it can pull the entire axle out from the gearbox instead. Ask me how I know this....!
Very good, clear and concise video. One question concerns the two strut bolts. They appear just normal bolts but there are lots of TH-cam references to 'camber bolts' being used here. Please comment.
Guys beware that by hammering the CV joint, the actual shaft can come out of the transmission from the other end. I've been told by other fellow micra owners, to somehow molegrip the shaft to the transmission so upon hammering it will act as if someone is holding the shaft from coming out from the transmission.
Mad e the cv replacement on my sons car easy. Cheers m8! PS the wheel nut on his was 27mm across the flats, ie a 27mm socket, it was 30 across the points.
take a pocket screwdriver and put pressure on the joint when putting back on and push both sides of the retaining clip with it.joint should get past that point and tap lightly to put back ,cheers.
I was wondering if you could just wack it still inside the trans...I cant believe it didn't pop the shaft out of the trans though... hope this works on Volvos as well?????
Good video. I was looking for advice on renewing the c clip. But you used the old one so no good. Maybe when you shoot further videos you could replace all the parts? Knowing my luck, I'm going to do this today and the c clip will be damaged.
very informative video, hopefully this helps me change my peugeot 107 outer joint. i changed the rear wheel hub yesterday as the noise was coming from the rear of the car. but this did not solve it. i now think its outer cv joint, im assuming this is roughly the same as the peugeot 107 ? im sure we all know the toyota aygo citreon c1 and the peugeot 107 are the same car thanks in advance :) subscribed and liked
I've been trying to do the same job for a 2004 VW Bora, but can't hammer the CV joint off the axle. I've also tried a CV joint puller tool, but it didn't work. Does anybody have any tips?
mate i need to replace the hole shaft on my corsa c would i be able to get the shaft out the transmition without a pry bar or do i need to buy one? and will oil come out when i pull it out? cheres
Many thanks for this - I just change both my CV boots successfully after watching. Had to dickie up the shaft circlip on one side - can't find replacements on the web. Are they available?
Is the procedure to separate the CV joint the same for a 1998 N15 Nissan Almera (Pulsar)? Simply give it a good tap with the hammer? Or is a puller or another method (somehow compress the circlip) necessary on a 1998 Almera? Looks like it comes apart easily with a tap on the Micra, hope it's the same on an Almera. Any response would be appreciated. Thanks!
i have dont change cv boot but after that my car have sound bad like clunkclunkclunk when im turn , do you think if i change the cv joint is the sound will go off ?
I was recently looking at split CV boots which save the need for any of this hassle. They state that split CV Boots are MOT passable. So why are we still fitting these types when a split CV Boot goes on without having to take anything off but the old CV Boot?
Good vid & love the black Aldi gloves, the CV came off surprisingly easy, did you use a pullers before that then slide the CV back onto the shaft a bit & tap it off with the lump hammer for purpose of the video? Reason I ask is, I've got a boot to replace on a 2001 Micra & if the CV doesn't shock off as easily as it did for you, I don't want to damage it, the shaft or gearbox by bating lumps out of it.
DIY Car Maintenance and Repair Guide Thanks Bud, top lad & thanks for being that considerate to upload your video free of charge. You saved me a poxy fortune by not having to buy a pullers, as the CV flew off with a well placed tap off a ball pein hammer. Replacing it was a piece of piss & the car flew through its NCT, you're a hero dude, well done.
The replacement boot is not the correct one for that CV joint... At least that's what it looks like from the ease with which you slipped the boot over the CV joint at 5:58. It's worth noting that the 1.4ltr micras have a CV diameter 1cm larger than the 1.1ltr. When you buy the replacement boot you have to make sure that you get the 68mm-70mm version for the 1.1ltr.
Hi thanks for the great info i just subscribed.My boot has been torn about 4-5 months now and has started to click when turning.Would it be to late to just replace the boot?Also does replacing the full shaft involve much more work than this?Thanks.
10 minutes to replace cv boot...unreal. any hope of doing one on a 1999 Corolla? The wifes cv boot (outer one) is wrecked and a mechanic would charge a fortune
I replaced my CV boot four months ago after watching your video, and travelled quite a distance since. Never done this before, and found it is easier than I imagined. Many thanks for the video help.
Thank goodness your video is still up.. my searches yield so many info that doesn't address my issue, but yours got the bulls eye. Thank you and zip ties made it so much easy-er..
Thank you. Wit your help I managed to change my faulty CV joint. For those who want to do this, please follow the instructions to the letter. Change the security ring if you have one, to save time. Also, put a bolt nut on before hitting with the hammer. I had to smooth the threads on my bolt to finish the work...
Clear, concise and very comprehensive instructions. I've worked mainly on motorbikes and payed some one else to do CV joints. A massive thank you for making this look manageable. It's not a question of saving money, for me its doing it right. I've had a few disasters with garages leaving out O rings, or leaving distributors loose. Doing it yourself gives you a sense of
Thank You for the video. Couldn't get cv joint off till I watched your video again. Piece of cake. Thanks.
Just want to add my thanks, this video was a great help. For those who want to know the strut fixings are 118Nm and the driveshaft nut 177Nm (i.e. a good heave on a long spanner) - source = Haynes manual. On my 2001 model the drive shaft nut is 27mm AF, I'm not sure if it changed over time - so check before buying a socket. Finally was underwhelmed by the GKN boot kit - it seems way too loose on the large end as if designed for a different part. A good heave on a cable tie seemed to make it acceptably tight though.
Used this method at the weekend, thanks. :) Luckily I had my Dad to help so I lay underneath the car holding the driveshaft into the gearbox while he knocked the joint off. Ended up replacing the joint because it was £4 for a boot kit or £12 for the joint. Not worth saving £8 to have to do it again!
and thanks for no crappy music in the background.
Loads of Thanks to You. I've just replaced the outer CV boot on my Micra. Only took on the job after watching your Video. Keep up the good work.
Excellent video. Specially the fact that you're doing it without removing the whole unit from the transmission which would have led to loosing the oil makes it unique. I'm gonna do the same on my Mazda Protege (323) next weekend.
Just remembered I owed you a thumbs up and a thanks. This tutorial greatly helped me with changing my cv joint.
Many thanks . I replaced a very noisy cv joint on our 1999 Micra a few days ago and this video made the job a breeze. There was more water than grease in the boot so no wonder it was rattling a bit!! The joint even tapped off and on just like yours. Had to lean on the breaker bar a bit though to get the hub nut off though ! Once again, thank you,
Hi mate , I have a 1.3 auto k11 and my cv joint it click when I turn , do you know what cb join I need as I took it to a garage and they "can't find one for it" any help would be massively appreciated
Thanks for posting I have a Nissan Micra With a torn boot. It has a slight knock to it so I will be replacing the lot. I had a Peugeot 206 and your video on changing the cam belt was a real money saver. Thanks again.
Super video, I changed my first cv boot because of this !
Just finished putting a new CV boot on the passenger side of a 1997 Nissan Wingroad. This video helped a lot as I thought I was going to have to remove the drive shaft which is how it's done in other videos I watched and which could potentially have made the job a lot harder. One good blow with the hammer and the joint came right off. Instead of simply cleaning out the old grease however, I disassembled it and thoroughly cleaned all the parts but apparently this isn't possible with some CV joints.
Very nice guide. I've never worked on a Micra and will be changing the cv joint for a friend. He says when the steering is locked to the right it makes a clicking noise. I hope it goes as smoothly as your clip.
Fingers crossed. ;)
Lovely clear instructions. I'm just an amateur tinkerer, I'd not done this on a Micra before but it turned out to be one of the easiest boot changes I've ever done. (Renaults are a bugger!). Your helpful heads-up was still a real boon. Thanks.
hi micra guys this is a great video as long as the driveshaft taps through the hub easily . on mine near side taped through no problem. but the off side was stuck completely in the hub. I had to take out the whole driveshaft from gearbox and also replace hub bearings. if you are having trouble knocking the shaft through it can turn in to a major job. I want to thank this guy for a goodvideo.
nice to see a very clear easy to understand no bull tutorial on cv boot replacement . thumbs up and subscribed . thank you very much sir . I feel confident to proceed now after watching this : )
This video helped me with my 1993 Subaru Legacy. Thumbs up.
Both sides went on mine got quoted 70 per side. Watched this video and done it myself, cost me 14 quid for both rubbers that is it it was going to cost 150, a big saving. Cheers for this vid.
Brilliant looks easy peasy thought it was a daunting job but your video helped loads
Brilliant!! not done car mechanics for a while so this was REALLY useful! Thanks Andy
Thank you for this video. I did it today. Micra K11 1998.
10 minutes ! Very impressive ! Thank you very much
Nice video, thanks. Shame about the auto-contrast on your camera but most of the time it was very clear. Great Job!
Many of us have benefit from this outstanding video tutorial Job well done. Thanks
Thanks a lot! I'll follow this in order to change mine! thought it was more difficult than that!
Thank you for the video
Have to do mine very soon and your video really helped.
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Fantastic demonstration. I'll be giving mine a bash tomorrow...
Liked and subbed..Really helped me decide to do it myself. Especially by showing removing strut nuts to make removing shaft easier and using cable ties, been worrying about not having correct tool to tighten the metal straps. Thanks a lot.
Thank You for the video. It saved me a lot of guessing.
Thanks, most helpful. Clear and elegant.
Very clear guide, many thanks!
I love watching your video's. It would have been helpful to know the size of the strut bolt nuts as well, especially as I will be replacing my front suspension soon. Knowing the torque of these nuts would also be useful.
Thanks for the video. I'd advice HUGE amounts of caution about knocking the CV joint apart (3:15) since it can pull the entire axle out from the gearbox instead. Ask me how I know this....!
What should You do when this happens? I am goint tot replace mine soon but i am pretty anxious about knocking the drive Shaft...
@@yenkie64 i think i pulled it out a bit and some oil poured out, not sure if it is out tho
Great video, thanks......you make it look easy!!
Great video Thank you very much for taking the time to share your knowledge
Great video it really helped me out. Thanks a lot mate, keep dem coming 👍
Very good, clear and concise video. One question concerns the two strut bolts. They appear just normal bolts but there are lots of TH-cam references to 'camber bolts' being used here. Please comment.
Guys beware that by hammering the CV joint, the actual shaft can come out of the transmission from the other end. I've been told by other fellow micra owners, to somehow molegrip the shaft to the transmission so upon hammering it will act as if someone is holding the shaft from coming out from the transmission.
kazakhstan You should have noted that my left hand is holding the shaft tight so it can't pop out of the transmission.
Mad e the cv replacement on my sons car easy. Cheers m8! PS the wheel nut on his was 27mm across the flats, ie a 27mm socket, it was 30 across the points.
thanks for the vid, used this as a guide to do my own today, very helpful at every stage
best video by far so easy to follow thanks
take a pocket screwdriver and put pressure on the joint when putting back on and push both sides of the retaining clip with it.joint should get past that point and tap lightly to put back ,cheers.
Great explanation of how it should be done , are near & off sides the same ?
Thanks,
Ian.
you make it by simple way .. thank you .
Clear & good ! Thanks .
Thank you Sir...that's tomorrow's job sorted...bet it takes me longer than 10 minutes tho!!
Thank you for the video, so that the transmission side, same way - hitting is the way of taking out the bearing on transmission side ??
finally found a video.. straight forward
thanks u have just saved me $500
Great video and explained well fair play mate :)
I was wondering if you could just wack it still inside the trans...I cant believe it didn't pop the shaft out of the trans though...
hope this works on Volvos as well?????
How do you take the bearing out from the shaft on trans mission side ??
Good video. I was looking for advice on renewing the c clip. But you used the old one so no good. Maybe when you shoot further videos you could replace all the parts? Knowing my luck, I'm going to do this today and the c clip will be damaged.
Such an helpful vid!
Nice video thanks a lot.. Only comment to add on my sons 1999 K11 driveshaft nut was a 27mm not 30mm like in guide.
very informative video, hopefully this helps me change my peugeot 107 outer joint. i changed the rear wheel hub yesterday as the noise was coming from the rear of the car. but this did not solve it. i now think its outer cv joint, im assuming this is roughly the same as the peugeot 107 ? im sure we all know the toyota aygo citreon c1 and the peugeot 107 are the same car
thanks in advance :)
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Great video! Elaborate and understandable!
Just one question... Can i use this procedure with Suzuki Swift '97? It looks quite simmilar to me. Tnx
Is this the way with all CV joints Iam looking to do mine on a qashqai it's started to knock
I've been trying to do the same job for a 2004 VW Bora, but can't hammer the CV joint off the axle. I've also tried a CV joint puller tool, but it didn't work. Does anybody have any tips?
mate i need to replace the hole shaft on my corsa c would i be able to get the shaft out the transmition without a pry bar or do i need to buy one? and will oil come out when i pull it out? cheres
where's the best place to jack and put axle stand at on my k11 2000 reg. just the micra sills are very weak and need a safe place.
thank you
Many thanks for this - I just change both my CV boots successfully after watching. Had to dickie up the shaft circlip on one side - can't find replacements on the web. Are they available?
The clips are not available separately where I live. I've hoarded a lot of them as spares over the years and I haven't got stuck yet.
Is the procedure to separate the CV joint the same for a 1998 N15 Nissan Almera (Pulsar)? Simply give it a good tap with the hammer? Or is a puller or another method (somehow compress the circlip) necessary on a 1998 Almera? Looks like it comes apart easily with a tap on the Micra, hope it's the same on an Almera. Any response would be appreciated. Thanks!
i have dont change cv boot but after that my car have sound bad like clunkclunkclunk when im turn , do you think if i change the cv joint is the sound will go off ?
I was recently looking at split CV boots which save the need for any of this hassle. They state that split CV Boots are MOT passable. So why are we still fitting these types when a split CV Boot goes on without having to take anything off but the old CV Boot?
Ive used these twice and they are very hard to stick them without getting grease on the joint
Thankyou
if you take the whole shaft off insert the boot of the inner cv first and drag to the outer cv in place to save time :)
I thought the inner joint doesn't have a clip.....good thing the inner did not separate when you tap the outer?
EvendimataE The inner joint does have a clip. Holding the shaft prevents any possibility of it or the inner joint popping loose.
How long would this take for a garage to do on the same car,and what price roughly in the UK?
I've got to swap the outer cv joint on my mk6 fiesta, any tips?
Thanks so much now i know
You just tap the cv off with such ease at min 3:20. I can't seem to tap it off. What am I doing wrong?
X80057X Tap it harder.
Good vid & love the black Aldi gloves, the CV came off surprisingly easy, did you use a pullers before that then slide the CV back onto the shaft a bit & tap it off with the lump hammer for purpose of the video?
Reason I ask is, I've got a boot to replace on a 2001 Micra & if the CV doesn't shock off as easily as it did for you, I don't want to damage it, the shaft or gearbox by bating lumps out of it.
emmams5 The CV joints on Micras usually tap off without too much trouble. I've done hundreds of them to date and never had issues.
DIY Car Maintenance and Repair Guide Thanks Bud, top lad & thanks for being that considerate to upload your video free of charge.
You saved me a poxy fortune by not having to buy a pullers, as the CV flew off with a well placed tap off a ball pein hammer.
Replacing it was a piece of piss & the car flew through its NCT, you're a hero dude, well done.
The replacement boot is not the correct one for that CV joint... At least that's what it looks like from the ease with which you slipped the boot over the CV joint at 5:58. It's worth noting that the 1.4ltr micras have a CV diameter 1cm larger than the 1.1ltr. When you buy the replacement boot you have to make sure that you get the 68mm-70mm version for the 1.1ltr.
Your are a one great man, Thank you!
Hi mate just wondering would it be roughly the same procedure for a 2000 primera? Thanks great video BTW
Jay Hennessy Yes it is similar.
Hi thanks for the great info i just subscribed.My boot has been torn about 4-5 months now and has started to click when turning.Would it be to late to just replace the boot?Also does replacing the full shaft involve much more work than this?Thanks.
I could replace just the outer cv i guess using this guide could i?Cheers mate.
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dude you sound like the dude that speaks over pro snooker matches
Can you do a CD player install on this car please?
liam1133 It isn't on the todo list, sorry
excellent video you should make dvds
Tanks buenisimo saludes
what kind of a compressor should i buy? if i am a Saturday mechanic?
Hiram Camargo Whatever you can afford.
Will this work on a nissan 1991 sentra 5 speed manual. Thanks this is a great video.
Madison Griggs
yes it will.
same here
No, hit my joint and didn't come off...had to remove the drive shafts...Pain in the butt.
Dude that outer zip tie, it gave me Cancer.
10 minutes to replace cv boot...unreal. any hope of doing one on a 1999 Corolla? The wifes cv boot (outer one) is wrecked and a mechanic would charge a fortune
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One tap and it comes off? No it bloody doesn't, a hundred clouts later and it still isn't off. Edit: A hundred and one and done!
you can do something like you like my vid
no bs no tease a jb wll done.
sexy Irish accent to cute af ;)
thank you.