MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: ianv5 on March 08, 2012, 12:36:23 pm

Title: Near Side Outer CV Boot Replacement
Post by: ianv5 on March 08, 2012, 12:36:23 pm
As above is it a job I could do myself or does it need to be done at a garage?
Title: Re: Near Side Outer CV Boot Replacement
Post by: vRSAlex on March 09, 2012, 07:13:49 am
As long as you have the correct tools and a vice then you should be able to do it.

You really need an impact gun, multi spline sockets, cv clip tool and a big copper hammer.
Title: Re: Near Side Outer CV Boot Replacement
Post by: s2martyn on March 10, 2012, 08:45:08 pm
no,no,no..the shaft doesnt need removing from the car,easyly done with the right tools(if your a technician)
Title: Re: Near Side Outer CV Boot Replacement
Post by: ianv5 on March 12, 2012, 12:37:59 pm
So what tools will I need?

I had the front wheel off yesterday and from my understanding I need to remove brake caliper and front disc to get at the outer CV boot?

Anything else?
Title: Re: Near Side Outer CV Boot Replacement
Post by: vRStu on March 12, 2012, 12:56:33 pm
Despite contrary advice above when I did one I removed the driveshaft.  Not much extra work and much easier to do on the bench etc.

Getting the CV joint off was quite hard but a Master Tech gave me the advice of using a driveshaft bolt driven right down the centre, preferably with a windy gun (which I guess makes it easier if you leave the shaft on the car) to push the CV joint off.
Title: Re: Near Side Outer CV Boot Replacement
Post by: Saintsteve on March 12, 2012, 02:29:33 pm
Quote from: vRStu on March 12, 2012, 12:56:33 pm
Despite contrary advice above when I did one I removed the driveshaft.  Not much extra work and much easier to do on the bench etc.

Getting the CV joint off was quite hard but a Master Tech gave me the advice of using a driveshaft bolt driven right down the centre, preferably with a windy gun (which I guess makes it easier if you leave the shaft on the car) to push the CV joint off.

Oh yeah.. Good luck  :signLOL: