martinw17 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 hi guys im having trouble removing cv joint to replace boot its the left hand side took hub nut off and ball joint tryed hitting with mallet and it wont come away from the hub as there a wurring noise when driving could that be cv joint on way out thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) A whirring noise usually would indicate the hub bearing. The CV joint usually clicks/knocks on full lock. Edited February 6, 2013 by Ahmotorsport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 wether its the cv joint or just replacing the boot its a hell of a lot simpler to just strip the hub off entirely with the driveshaft still attached. unless your using one of those god awful split boots one way or another you'll need to slide the newun over the driveshaft end which means that one of the knuckle joints at either end of the shaft has to come off..... its just as simple to remove the gearbox end knuckle than the hub end, whats more its incredibly easy to do if you just strip the hub off with the shaft attached as I said. That way you can clearly see the circlip that holds the knuckle on and have no awkward access issues when your trying to remove it to release the knuckle,simple steps to follow: 1. remove the brake caliper from the hub (2x 13mm bolts to rear) and carefully suspend it from the shock strut with some cable/rope/wire so as the brake line doesn't get stressed. 2. loosen off the lower arm securing squeeze bolt and lever the hub up off the lower arm. 3. loosen off the upper hub securing bolt and detach the hub from the strut (the hub is now only help on by the driveshaft) 4. slide under the car and release the fastener that holds the gearbox boot onto the gearbox cv joint, prise the boot off its lip (you might want a mate holding the hub during this so it doesn't tumble away or worse still drop on you) 5. The hub no free you can pull it out from the wheel well with the driveshaft still attached. 6. Stand the hub on its face with the drift shaft stuck up like a semi lob'on and you'll be able to clearly see the gearbox knuckle joint, around it end you'll find the circlip (under all the years of grease and grime most likely), stretch the circlip open to release it from around the drive shaft and the knuckle should now slide up and off. 7. Now you can slide both the gearbox and hub end boots off the gearbox end of the driveshaft and replace as needed. 8. IF however you suspect the hubs cv joint or hub bearings are fubar you also now have better access to lever the cv joint off and replace as needed. WORD OF WARNING! Try to avoid pulling the gearbox'es cv joint out the box while doing the above as you could end up dropping your gearboxes juices all over your drive which is a pain in the richter to clean up. hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinw17 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 wether its the cv joint or just replacing the boot its a hell of a lot simpler to just strip the hub off entirely with the driveshaft still attached. unless your using one of those god awful split boots one way or another you'll need to slide the newun over the driveshaft end which means that one of the knuckle joints at either end of the shaft has to come off..... its just as simple to remove the gearbox end knuckle than the hub end, whats more its incredibly easy to do if you just strip the hub off with the shaft attached as I said. That way you can clearly see the circlip that holds the knuckle on and have no awkward access issues when your trying to remove it to release the knuckle,simple steps to follow: 1. remove the brake caliper from the hub (2x 13mm bolts to rear) and carefully suspend it from the shock strut with some cable/rope/wire so as the brake line doesn't get stressed. 2. loosen off the lower arm securing squeeze bolt and lever the hub up off the lower arm. 3. loosen off the upper hub securing bolt and detach the hub from the strut (the hub is now only help on by the driveshaft) 4. slide under the car and release the fastener that holds the gearbox boot onto the gearbox cv joint, prise the boot off its lip (you might want a mate holding the hub during this so it doesn't tumble away or worse still drop on you) 5. The hub no free you can pull it out from the wheel well with the driveshaft still attached. 6. Stand the hub on its face with the drift shaft stuck up like a semi lob'on and you'll be able to clearly see the gearbox knuckle joint, around it end you'll find the circlip (under all the years of grease and grime most likely), stretch the circlip open to release it from around the drive shaft and the knuckle should now slide up and off. 7. Now you can slide both the gearbox and hub end boots off the gearbox end of the driveshaft and replace as needed. 8. IF however you suspect the hubs cv joint or hub bearings are fubar you also now have better access to lever the cv joint off and replace as needed. WORD OF WARNING! Try to avoid pulling the gearbox'es cv joint out the box while doing the above as you could end up dropping your gearboxes juices all over your drive which is a pain in the richter to clean up. hope that helpsthank you so much for explaining step by step really apresiate it will helpme loads please dont rain tomoz (day off ) will have ago then needs doing got a proper boot btw not a split boot thanks again mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 And back the new boot full of grease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orionzetec Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 4. slide under the car and release the fastener that holds the gearbox boot onto the gearbox cv joint, prise the boot off its lip (you might want a mate holding the hub during this so it doesn't tumble away or worse still drop on you) So once youve undone the boot metal clip (or cable tie) and prised it back, it can just be pulled out?Thought there was more holding it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 4. slide under the car and release the fastener that holds the gearbox boot onto the gearbox cv joint, prise the boot off its lip (you might want a mate holding the hub during this so it doesn't tumble away or worse still drop on you) So once youve undone the boot metal clip (or cable tie) and prised it back, it can just be pulled out?Thought there was more holding it on.The gearbox end wont, the hub end will have a circlip. The gearbox side uses a sliding or plunger joint to allow for suspension travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orionzetec Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Cheers guys, didn't know that. Will make removing my gearbox much easier.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinw17 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 thank you guys all sorted now nice and messy job tho lol thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmotorsport Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Good to hear. Haha yes, CV grease is just as bad as gearbox oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawdreamer Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Good to hear. Haha yes, CV grease is just as bad as gearbox oil. feckin isnt, you can scoop greese off ya tarmac....... once that gearbox oil hits the surface it takes a industrial jet wash with grit blast attachment to even slightly get rid of the stain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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