Hi all,

The outer OS outer cv boot has split on my cinq.

i'm wondering if i was to remove the driveshaft complete with the tripod housing (so as not to disturb the inner cv boot) would all the gearbox oil come out?

Also if i was to use a cv boot tool do i need a stretchy cv boot?

i'd like to avoid taking the outer cv off as i found it difficult with the circlip last time i did it

thanks for any help

James

Assuming its an 1108 you have, and its the short driveshaft, then leave the cup in the gearbox, no oil will then come out.

Remove the inner spider joint, remove the inner CV boot, remove the outer CV boot, and replace from there.

If its the long shaft you have the balance weight to contend with. I don't know whether you could stretch a boot over it, but would presume so.

Cheers

SPD

Sorry i should have said, it's an 899

thanks

In an 899, same job except you'll lose the oil from the gearbox.

Cheers

SPD

to use a cv tool do you need a stretchy boot or can a regular one be heated and stretched over the cv?

thanks

Don't know, I just do the job properly.

Cheers

SPD

Just take the whole shaft out and do it that way , Last time i observed "someone" change it with the shaft on it just looks too hard for me


Then might as well just put in new gear oil after it!

ming

ycming said:

Just take the whole shaft out and do it that way , Last time i observed "someone" change it with the shaft on it just looks too hard for me


Then might as well just put in new gear oil after it!

ming

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ming, when you remove a driveshaft do you untie the inner cv boot and slide the tripod out of the housing, or unbolt the housing from the gearbox and take it off intact? just curious

Undo the bolts around the gaiter and the driveshaft slips out.

Cheers

SPD

I think only one side is bolted and one side is just cable tied (can;'t remeber which), but it will be obvious when you are down there.

Remeber to drain the oil first

Ming