Technical cv boot

[AngusGrant]

Hi
Posted this in "Guides" section but not sure if it appears here as well!
so just in case......

Hi
I have to replace an outer CV boot on a 1997 Sporting. Removing the hub nut sounds a nightmare! Can you remove a nut set at 240nm without help!

Are there any tricks/tips to doing so?

Thank you

 

[blu73]

don't use a torque wrench if thats what your thinking of doing - it'll break

Get a long breaker bar

 

[ycming]

Last I heard blu can undo it with just 2 fingers.

Ming

 

[Brooky]

I've got a big ass makita 3/4" drive electric gun that whips them off, other than that, I used to have a 2' breaker bar

 

[blu73]

lol ming.. Did you not hear my new name is 'the Hulk'

 

[JustAndy]

lol ming.. Did you not hear my new name is 'the Hulk'

I heard that, instead of green, you would never guess what colour he is!

 

[Ouby]

Can you remove a nut set at 240nm without help!

Are there any tricks/tips to doing so?

Thank you

System that has never let me down yet....
Drive the car up against a high-ish kerb to stop the vehicle from moving, (i also engage gear + apply handbrake).
3/4inch drive socket set, use the breaker bar NOT the torque wrench.
Slip a length of scaffold tube over this.
HEAVE!

 

[saw]

Breaker bar with 6 foot length of scaffold pipe over the end works for me too

 

[AngusGrant]

Thanks for advice
"Book" says always replace with a new nut? Is that overkill?

 

[andys cinq]

No its not overkill but you can get away with using the old nut if its in good condition and they usually arent so be on the safe side and get a new one

 

[Ouby]

Thanks for advice
"Book" says always replace with a new nut? Is that overkill?

Think about the physical stress involved when the nut was put on, then driving for??? miles, then undoing it -& you want to re-use it
Yes, you could re-use it, but only if you value your life to be worth less than the cost of a new nut!

 

[AngusGrant]

fair point!
can only find the nut on ebay?
should they be easy to locate from a local factor, nothing on their websites?

Cheers

 

[andys cinq]

I had problems finding them thru my local suppliers in the end i got ripped off at fiat main dealer £8 each but im sure big mick at euro will be able to help you out

 

[Dan]

PM me, i have 2 brand new ones sat here if interested.

Always push down on the breaker bar too obviously as it adds pressure to stop the tyre moving.

Dan

 

[Liquid Knight]

I find a rubber hammer and ring spanner usually does the trick.

 

[andys cinq]

I find a rubber hammer and ring spanner usually does the trick.

Then they aint tight enough as they shouldnt be able to be undone like that dangerous

 

[Brooky]

You could pull them off with a ring spanner if you tried

 

[ycming]

just slide a pole over the breaker bar!

 

[AngusGrant]

thanks for all comments, most helpful.

and when replacing do you/can you tighten all the way with torque wrench? Or do you go as far as you can with breaker bar and pole and just finish off with wrench?

Sorry to be dimm, im sure it will all come together when i get on and do it!

Cheers

 

[blu73]

depends on your torque wrench.. can't remember what the torque settings are of top of my head though.