Replacing CV Boots

[scz4]

Guys,

Anyone got a guide on how to do this? It's the drivers side. Tried to search but as you can imagine there are a lot of entries for boot and CV must be too small to be included in the search.

I beleive this is no included in the MOT test as of the 1st of Jan so should probably get it done in advance.

Graeme

 

[johnsbegood]

This should give u some idea. There not to bad, just fiddly and time consuming. This guide should give a good idea. It's on the fiesta but should work the same. Also I'd disconnect the battery as u may get abs light come on. Good luck.
http://www.fiestaguides.co.uk/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1848" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[pipcars]

Great, will use this later as mine are starting to perish

 

[scz4]

Thanks for the link, looks easy

Had a look on Eurocarparts, but the only sell the outer ones, which I assume is the one next to the hub which is no use. I need the inner one. Will take a look on ebay.

 

[scz4]

Anyone know which one I require for a '99 car?

Seems to be two sizes for the 1.7. 20 or 21mm at the smaller end and 77 or 66 at the larger end. See the items with the sizes in the listing picture.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_n...cv+boot&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

 

[johnsbegood]

Ring up ford and ask them which one u need as "u think you've been told the wrong one" :wink:
Works for me. Then go back and order the cheaper version elsewhere. U can actually get two types I believe, the stretchable version which stretches over the cv joint or the harder version which requires removal of the joint itself. I may be wrong though.
Also the bottom pinch bolt and nut may be seized like it was on my sisters. I undid the nut, hacksawed through the bolt thread and smacked away with the lump hammer until the bolt popped out. I then replaced with a new bolt and nut from the stealers. Check before u start cutting though as u may find out, like my useless ford garage, they don't carry stock and have to order one in.