Universal CV Boot Repair Kit | CV Gaiter Split | How to Repair
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- How to install split CV boot, no dismantling, easy DIY Save $$s. A CV boot repair by using a universal split CV boot kit (aka CV gaiter). This type of CV joint gaiter replacement is extremely cost effective and an easy to accomplish DIY proposition.
I show how it’s done on my Son’s Polo, but the kit and method are exactly the same for any car.
If you have a split CV boot, water and dirt are allowed in and grease out. It’s also an MoT failure.
Split CV boot installation is an alternative to dismantling the hub and joint, saving labour.
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Just bought a van that needs a cv boot replacement, and whilst I budgeted for it to be done by a garage, I'm now going to save that money. Anything I can do myself is a bonus.
Indeed. That money is better in your pocket
Hey pal how did you get on with doing your van?
I just installed one of these for the first time on a rear axle shaft of my Honda Element. Your demonstration was most helpful. The axle shaft is small in diameter, and I couldn't get the small metal clamp to go around in a circle. Tried cutting it shorter and pre-forming it, but once I got it locked and crimped, I noticed that it distorted the end of the boot, causing a gap where dirt or water could enter. A worm-drive hose clamp was too wide, so I went with a zip tie. Seems to fit perfectly. Trimming the length of, and pre-forming the larger clamp worked fine.
I cleaned everything first, but waited to pack grease into the joint until after the boot was glued up. I figured that would keep excess grease from accidentally getting onto the mating surfaces. It seems that the key to this job is to keep everything clean. Interesting tips from the Bailcast instruction sheet:
• Run a bead of glue along the completed joint ensuring any minute holes have been filled.
• Don’t work with your hands around driveshaft in case you become glued together.
(The second one sounds like a comedy bit...)
Cheers from the US!
Very impressive and interesting.
Tks for sharing.
I would suggest to clean up the old grease first , then glue the new boot , then fill up with new grease .
That would avoid contamination of the 2 lips while applying the glue
Thank you so much, I took my car for oil change yesterday and the garage owner showed me that my cv booth is torn and she talked about changing my axle and it's going to cost me $400, thank God I turned her down and came home and found your video. Much appreciated your video sir.
Glad it helped. You might have trouble sourcing one of these in the US though. Good luck, let us know how you get on.
I love youtube, n people on it who take the time to make people's life easier...
Thank you. 👍👍
Thanks a lot for a great job you did, I paid over $300 for a CV-Axle replacement , this technique you did is amazing and helpful for many others. Thanks and God bless
My garage quoted me £100 to do this. I just had one of them thoughts to go onto TH-cam to see if I could do it myself. Your video was the first one I watched. I watched some other ones but definitely this is the best by far. I’ve already ordered one of them kits and will be getting that sorted thanks to your video. Brilliant information and you’ve just got yourself a new subscriber 👍🏽😀
You can do it! If the old boot is split and letting grease out, try wrapping it with cling film or a bin bag and wrap it tightly with duct tape. that should keep the grease in and water/dirt out while you wait for the kit to arrive.
@@CycloneCyd ... well I finally managed to get round to fixing that CV boot. Got the one that you mentioned. All looking good at the moment and will check it out after a few miles to see how things are. Just wanna say thank you so much for the video and all the best 😀😀👍🏽👍🏽
USD 280 is the best price to replace the entire shaft (they wont do boots only)
When using universal boots, remove both clamps but leave the lip of the old rubber on the joint end. It can have a special groove and the new boot should go over the old rubber lip which will make it more secure.
You sir saved my alot of pain! Could I get the bloody thing to stay on broke 2 clips in the end I used the top of the old boot with a grove like you said under the new boot and applied a 9mm zip tie. snug as a bug.
This is absolutely critical. Ask me how I know.
How.
Thanks for this video I have a few to change and wasn’t sure if I wanted the glued cv boots until now. So much easier than taking the car completely apart to get to them!
Hi Sereno, Not clear what you mean - leave a slice of rubber of the old boot on the vehicle at the axle end and then put the new split boot over the top? The new split boot seems pretty tight - may be impossible to do this. Please explain - thanks!
Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents of making a video that gets to the point immediately. And use only the amount of words needed to teach and entertain. And you saved me a boatload of cash from the main stealers.
Excellent video, will try this on my daughter`s Fabia as she has a perished boot and wasn`t looking forward to stripping the hub down and removing the shaft. I was very impressed with the strength of the glue, when you showed your little test. Thanks for a clear and informative video.
I've shared your video with my friends. You doing some muscle flex exercises really convinced me the glue is strong enough. I did my job in about 1 hour, but because I used tile snips, I cut the clamp. Took me two days to find another clamp. Otherwise, it was an easy job. I HIGHLY recommend buying the right tool - axle boot pliers - for this job. See the link in the video description. The money you save is well worth the price of the tool.
Awesome! Thank you!
Can regular hose clamps or plastic cable tie clamps be used as an alternative to the clamps requiring the special tool to fasten them? I noticed there was a white plastic tie clamp on the axle at the beginning of the video.
Great video, beutiful camera ,great personality, nothing but great info. No wasting time but relaxed. GREAT audio also. The only thing i missed was the removal of the old steel straps but when i saw you put the new straps on i knew how to take them apart. THANKYOU.
I have a split CV boot and until I watch you very well explained vid did not know I could do it myself . Thank you for this save me a few pound on having to put the car in for repair.
Without doubt the best video on TH-cam showing this repair.
Praise indeed. Thank you
A really helpful guide to a successful job. Just found myself in this predicament today following Mot failure on this point alone , how frustrating ! I have a bail cast splitty so will crack on with it 😎☀️👍
Glad it helped. Cleanliness along the glued edges is the key. Looking like a nice day for fixing cars today too 🌞🌞
Very clearly explained. I was going to take my car to a garage to have this done but after watching this video I'm going to give it a go myself.
How’d it go, Did it work?
Great job. Very well explained and filmed. The key is to have the joint extremely clean when glueing up. Perhaps wrapping the shaft with cling film would help too. I was impressed with the bit you cut off and glued - that showed how strong the joint is - top marks! Thanks for a great video.
scrupulous cleanliness along the joint faces is a must.
Cling film? Never thought of that - top tip, thanks
Aluminum foil may work also.
I am just using your technique and it’s going great am I ok to fill boot with freeze because it looks dry thanks
I like that tip!! i have used duct tape over the axle surface in past
Great video Cyd, have done this myself over 30 years ago so the method is well proven if you take the care that you demonstrated. Also did this last year but have noticed the gaiter has perished and split. Just to warn others that whilst the job is successful it will not last long.
i think the proper way to do that is welding. i imagine it will not be very hard for someone to invent a welding method for it.
Good video, I've tried this a few times and made a mess of it, mostly when adding extra greese to the boot, this video is well worth watching if I only watched this before carrying out the repair. Thanks for showing us this video colin from Surrey England 👍 👏 ❤ ❤
Very well explained. The boot sizing when buying and cutting down it important to know.
Great video advice. A garage told me today in Round Rock Texas that the labor along would be $400 USD not including the part
Thanks for the info never knew about CV boot Replacement
Great video, thanks for taking the time to film and share these instructions.
Glad it was helpful!
Good visual quality and I could hear every word.
Thanks, I do try hard to make sure the quality is good
Great video mate, very nice camera work. Seems like a simple job but you offer some excellent tips that saved me a ton of frustration
That CV Boot is a great product, and you did a great work for me to follow!!
Thanks mate, just what I needed and not overly long
Glad it helped Steven.
SO HELPFUL! Just what I was looking for. You're much appreciated sir🤗 Thank you
You're very welcome!
Muito legal valeu
Thanks. Exactly what I was looking for.
Welcome Vin. If only U2 could replicate your success 😂😂 👍
Lad's, put a little kitchen stretch & seal over the shaft before putting the boot anywhere near the car, this keeps the boot groves immaculate clean until fully glued..👍
Great idea, thanks for sharing
can you elaborate on kitchen stretch and seal? I am not familiar with that product and why to use it over the shaft(axle)?
@@thetrumpetplayer1109 it's the clear plastic type of thing that's used to wrap up sandwiches or food to help keep them fresh. The reason it's wrapped over the CV is that it keeps any grease getting on the boot whilst gluing the joints together.
@@gerardkelly1191 in other words ... "Clear plastic wrap". I have never heard it called "kitchen stretch & seal".
Really well demonstrated, many thanks, you covered all the grey areas for me. Top job.
Great to hear! What car were you doing it on? What was I able to help you with specifically?
@@CycloneCyd It's a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, driver's side inner. I like your idea to use the off cut to practice gluing, also to glue a little piece at a time. I've ordered the boot and hope to maybe tackle the job this week. Thanks again, I'll let you know how it goes.
What a great video, everything explained with loads of tips, well done‼️
Thanks for your positive feedback.
Thank you very very much, now I feel I can trust this product. I see a lot of potential in this channel
yet another video that's easy to follow and helpful. Thanks
Great video Cyclone Cyd!
Aloha from Hawaii. Thanks for the video, I purchased a set for my 1997 Camry.
Very Elvis, lol. Do let us know how you get on, won't you.
I haven't done this yet but great detailed video and I'm sure it'll all work as intended once I do my vehicle.
A very good video. I did this repair years ago with a boot kit that use screws to hold the boot together. I like the glue idea more. Thanks
You are a true life saver and an honest man of God. Thank you for sharing
I appreciate that
Great tutorial my brother. Been looking for exactly this.
Yo, Cyclone... a 'top' repair presentation. You have inspired me to get mine replaced immediately. Thank you once again. Lloyd, Qld, Australia.
Happy to help, Lloyd. What car are you working on?
@@CycloneCyd a 2002 Citroen Xsara ...... I guess the 'boots' have to let go sooner or later!
@@lloyd-qt1mg True enough, lol
Thanks for sharing this. I just did a Rav4 with the same universal boots and had to trim both ends as you needed to here and it made for a very good fit. I deviated from your procedure in gluing them along the seams all at once though. Although I had both hands full it worked out well. Also, I looked over the clamps provided and just decided to go with zip ties.
As a side note... I cleaned the area with gasoline and rags and then the thin residue left behind by that got sprayed/washed down by more gasoline being shot though a spray gun. You can't over emphasize the need to have the area clean for the adhesive to do it's job.
How did the zip ties hold up?
@@garysnider4208 Not made for long life in extreme (dirt plus temperatures) environment... but it's his car.
Thank you for a great video! Very well explained to the point I’m going to give this a go on my daughters car. Thanks again! 😃👍
Thanks for you comments Simon.
Ive used split boots many times, usually the dorman brand which are in 2 halves instead of this one which has a single split... the dorman ones are very stiff and its usually Not the rubber which ever tears as they age... Rather ,its the seams that can let go and if that happens its always becuz there was a bit of grease or dirt in the seam that prevented the joint from having full strength... From what ive seen, once that glue does its magic, and its Not regular super glue, its a special type that literally starts to partiall melt and fuse the rubber halves into a one piece bond....if you do the bond with absolutely clean surfaces, its permanent and uber strong...The hardest part is getting every prepped, hospital clean and Not having a spec of grease get into ur halves b4 they are merged together...unedr a car, with all the grease and crap thats there, its so easy to have a seam touch a bit of grease,u put it together and a few months later its started to let go in that spot...people who give these bad reviews are those who did not keep the seam sterile...its a Real pain in the neck to do, nerve wreaking and tedious but it beats pulling the axle and if u do it right these will last 5yrs or more...the rubber tself is better than factory as long as you get a good clean bond at the seams...
To summarise: *cleanliness is key* , absolutely correct. Thanks for the input, especially on the life expectancy.
For the Dorman 2 part boots the best way is to glue the first seam with it off the car, then take a couple shop towels and fold them over the seam edges that are left so they are completely covered before you slip it over the shaft. This way when you are putting it on the edge is protected from dirt or grease from the shaft. Then you can remove the shop towels and glue it. Makes the job a lot easier.
@@andycanfixit cracking tip 🙏
Thank you for this video I got the job done with only one hitch and that was that the small Bailcast clip was too small for a Peugeot 207 cc drive shaft. Great video thanks again!
My tip: Be sure that the sides of the clip that the pliers grip to crimp are at 90 degrees ie. square, otherwise the pliers won't grip and pinch.
I'm going to try a cable tie in place of the small clip before getting a replacement.
Nice work! Put 2x ties at 180 deg to each other
Cheers from the US. You make this look very simple. Very detailed and clear directions. I'm in the process of doing this repair now. I replaced my whole CV axel a couple years and that was an insane job, wanted to avoid that this time. Thanks!
Did you order from UK or do U have source in 🇺🇸?
Thank you for the demonstration. Well done and easy yo follow.
Thank you so much for this! Very well filmed too
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the compliment too. I try hard to make my videos 'accessible' and with decent videography and sound. I might remake some of my earlier videos now I'm more practised.
Once again an amazing video. Well produced and edited! Cheers from Brazil!
Hi Thiago, thank you. Is there anything in particular you liked or found useful?
One of the things I love about doing this channel is 'speaking' to people from all over the world! Thanks for interacting.
{N} I love getting messages from all over the world. Thanks for watching and interacting.
@@CycloneCyd Hey, another Brazilian here but this time, from London :)
Amazing video and exactly what I was looking for. I have been on about changing my CV boot as it's torn for some time now but as a DIY job I was not very confident about removing the wheel, discs etc in order to do this. Great solution this universal kit!
Do you think I would need to clean up the grease in the joint (and add fresh grease)as it's been some time it's torn and it may have picked up some dirt? Or should I just add more grease ?
Your help would be much appreciated!
@@jeffersonf8143 yeah, clean it out as best you can. Old lolly sticks and wooden kebab sticks are good for this purpose. Get as much out as you can mechanically, then use brake cleaner in bursts - this is good because it's a big can and you can spray it at any angle, a huge help amzn.to/2zRwhoH. Pack with moly grease afterwards, this is about the right amount and the tube has a nozzle to help get it right in there amzn.to/3d6eNTO. put plenty of newspaper or a bowl under to catch the crap. Also very useful in this situation: amzn.to/2SrTAvv
I do prefer old school dismantling, it´s the right time for checking up and cleaning, put fresh grease in etc. BUT this is a very good alternative for DIY people, and best of all, it works just fine.
Nice one mate!!! Never tried the glue together boots before. Only the complete ones! Definitely going to give this a whirl!.
Thanks once again for an exceptionally well detailed tutorial. :)
Hi blacktone83, thank you. Is there anything in particular you liked or found useful?
{N} Thanks. Appreciated.
I'm glad I watched your video and hope you are still doing well- this video is now four years old!
Thank you very much! I wasn't sure how the clips worked but now I know!
Ha ha, yeah, they're a bit of a puzzle till you know, then it's obvious 🎓
@@CycloneCyd I have been an engineer for over 40 years and I learnt something new today lol. I have used these before but just tightened them up with pipe plyers, never knew about nipping up the end bit. thanks
@@billb7876 I love being an Engineer. One of the beautiful things about it is that there is always something new to learn. I try to learn something new every day, it helps with the PTSD. Rock on!
Thanks for the demonstration as my CV joint cover has ripped. Looking for some advice if replacing it myself 😊
That was awesome. I never knew this boot fixer.
Really good lighting! Thanks
Thanks for watching! Yes, good lighting is essential for working on cars and also for filming.
Brilliant video and lovely touch with the Princess Diana £10 note
Ha ha, you spotted that eh? Well, yes, she was and is much loved and it's a good laff! It also provides some visual stimulus for the viewership in what could otherwise be a visually uninspiring video for many. Thanks for commenting and welcome aboard.
Best video on this job I've seen GREAT
Thank you Hhh, nice of you to say. To help me learn how to keep making my videos better, can you say what was it that was particularly good?
Clarity and not a bad video recording also the tip to glue in small sections big help.
this guy is my fav voice actor.
''wensleydale gromit''
😂😂😂 🍻🍻
This video made me very happy, thank you
I knew there had to be another way without changing the entire axle proven real simple thank you Thiago rodrigues
Yep, dead easy. They are even more robust than some of the cheaper gaiters that need the axle dismantling. Even if you regard this as a temporary repair to get you through an MoT, it's a real easy DIY proposition. Thanks for interacting.
this must be done very carefully or it will fail
Great video, many thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it. What car did you have to do it on?
Świetna robota. Na dojazd do warsztatu powinno wytrzymac👍🏻
Excellent. Well explained.
Great video sir, excellent job!
Thank you kindly!
Great tutorial!
Great video. Well done sir!
Thank you kindly!
Just what I needed!
Awesome
Excellent video!
great video buddy, listening to your voice you sound like Rodney Bewes AKA Bob Ferris out of the likely lads comedy sitcom from the 70`s at the end Terry turns up and its off to the pub, thanks for vid, vinny :-)
Glad you enjoyed
Good tips I've tried these before always ends up messy ... but I will give them another shot 👍👍👍👍
Cleanliness is key! Also making sure you can fit the two edges together neatly for a good join.
Love these things. Beats the hell out of removing the axel.
Not 'alf!
Very good video!
Initially I wanted to laugh at this video. Now, it’s well done, and the fellow doing the work seems like a jolly chap, that’s not the issue. The “laugh” would be cutting apart a cv boot instead of just removing the axle and putting an unmolested boot on. You know, the way it’s been done forever.. I can see you’d save some time and maybe potential effort with this method. The question is…..will it last as long as if you’d just replaced the boot as a whole? Well, now you’ve got me wanting to try it. Well done.
Big up from Scotland 👍
Happy haggis hunting (assuming you live near one of the permitted hunting areas) 😂
Thank you buddy, just got a couple,one for the job,and one spare Incase
I screw it up lol, great little video
Its hard enough to get the tire off, so the installation of the boot was made easier with your help. No worries about it. 🙉🙈🙊
Cleanliness is the key to a long lasting repair. 👍
I am from india, it's Great to see your video. I have same problem I got solution in yr video. Thanks a lot bro God bless you.
You are welcome
Thanks for the great video
Great tips 👍🙏
Very helpful video with good tips :)
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Alan.
Good video. You've made it very clear.
Thank you Dave. Have you had to do one of these?
@@CycloneCyd Yes. It was easier than I thought it would be.
You save my life mate !
Well done excellent guide.
Much appreciated!
Excellent video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Very good vidéo, thank you from Tunisie
Thanks
Great tutorial! Thank you
You're very welcome!
Excellent. Thanks for posting.
My pleasure! What car did you do it on?
@@CycloneCyd I used it on a 2003 Honda Fit. Thanks again.
very nice instruction mate!
Thank you! Cheers!
Really good camera work and very well explained even me Ma could follow that.
Wow! Thanks. You have no idea how pleased I am that someone noticed and thought to comment. I really hate wating videos with wobbly or shifting focus camera work (and there are millions like it), so early on after starting my channel I invested in a range of camera supports and small battery lights. I try to keep my production values high.
Thanks for this video cyd , I've fitted on of these many years ago and I'm about to fit one on my BMW X5 and just needed a refresher course 😊 excellent tutorial !👌thank you 👍
Glad I could help
How’s it holding on your x5? About to do mine.
@@projman2155 just fine 👍
@@iankirk2266 did you have to leave and use the old end lips or the kit was enough?
@@projman2155 no the old clips got bent when I removed them , but the kit came with new ones , the trickiest bit is cutting the universal boot to size but also keeping the join free find grease , if you clean up the excess grease first and have a practice fit before adding the glue then you will be better prepared because once the glue is on the join it sticks almost instantly ! After a couple of practice fits I added the grease only on the opposite side to the join because once the car is moving it will move around the whole boot , good luck !
Informative info bro.Thanks
Thanks Christopher.
i will defenitly give this a try,,very clever idea
If you have to use it, do let us know how you get on.
👍👍👍👍👍 wonderful job 💯💯 Thank you
Very Clear. Will do it to a Range Rover rear CVJ when it arrives in the post. Only £10.90!
Thanks Peter
Fantastic! Thanks
Great job. I will buy this open boot and give it a try. Regards from Costa Rica.
Cleanliness is the key. let us know how you get on.
Excellent video.
Thank you very much!
Thank You for showing how much of a tangent using these "split boots" causes. if you already have the CV axel removed, it's better (and quicker) to tap apart the joint and use a proper boot.
If I went through the trouble of removing the axel, I would replace the axel.
Awesome video.. thanks!!
My pleasure! Thanks, Randy