I have taken on the task of replacing the Driveshaft CV joint rubber boots on my 2004 Ducato 2.8 motorhome. I have successfully removed the drive shaft which is sitting on the bench, but despite buying and downloading a Fiat workshop manual (which is the worst example of a tech manual I have seen) I am unsure how to remove the CV joint from the shaft to install the new boot. Can anyone give me some info?
Ducato CV Joint rubber boot
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Ducato CV Joint rubber boot
These new 'slide on over a cone' boots are a godsend for these jobs as the joint doesn't need to come off.
However,
I have come across three methods for removing the joint itself.
1, with the boot off, flex the joint & you should see a circlip, open this slightly and the joint should slide off the shaft.
2, similar to above but with a C clip. Grip the shaft in a vice, hold the end of the shaft & use a suitable drift to 'persuade' the joint off the shaft.
3, some cars have a threaded hole down the centre of the shaft where a bolt can be screwed in to push the joint off the clip (or a decent puller can do the same job)
With the joint apart, it is fairly easy to dismantle completely - 6 ballbearings on a race in a cage - just make sure you note which way round the race and cage goes as there is an inner and outer side. (the first ball has to be eased out of the race by flexing the joint)
With it all dismantled, it is easy to then clean up and inspect. if the boot has been split for some time you may have got loads of road crap in there - not good for wear and tear, so a good clean up of the parts will enable them to be thoroughly inspected.
This isn't the definative guide but most CV joints are very similar.
However,
I have come across three methods for removing the joint itself.
1, with the boot off, flex the joint & you should see a circlip, open this slightly and the joint should slide off the shaft.
2, similar to above but with a C clip. Grip the shaft in a vice, hold the end of the shaft & use a suitable drift to 'persuade' the joint off the shaft.
3, some cars have a threaded hole down the centre of the shaft where a bolt can be screwed in to push the joint off the clip (or a decent puller can do the same job)
With the joint apart, it is fairly easy to dismantle completely - 6 ballbearings on a race in a cage - just make sure you note which way round the race and cage goes as there is an inner and outer side. (the first ball has to be eased out of the race by flexing the joint)
With it all dismantled, it is easy to then clean up and inspect. if the boot has been split for some time you may have got loads of road crap in there - not good for wear and tear, so a good clean up of the parts will enable them to be thoroughly inspected.
This isn't the definative guide but most CV joints are very similar.
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Actually, I can't believe how cheap these things are. first time I ever did a CV boot was back in '86, Car failed its first MOT on split outer boots (both sides!) and the p1sstake was that the only way to do the job was to take the driveshafts right out, remove both inner boots, take the inboard joints off & slide the new boot all the way down. The boots were only available from the main stealer at £20 each. stealer wanted £200 to fit the pair & reckoned it took them 8 hours.
In order to release the nut holding the driveshaft to the hub I had to get some serious heat so the nut was cherry red then use a pair of large stilsons and a 6' scaffold pole.
Actually, I can't believe how cheap these things are. first time I ever did a CV boot was back in '86, Car failed its first MOT on split outer boots (both sides!) and the p1sstake was that the only way to do the job was to take the driveshafts right out, remove both inner boots, take the inboard joints off & slide the new boot all the way down. The boots were only available from the main stealer at £20 each. stealer wanted £200 to fit the pair & reckoned it took them 8 hours.
In order to release the nut holding the driveshaft to the hub I had to get some serious heat so the nut was cherry red then use a pair of large stilsons and a 6' scaffold pole.
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