cv boots

[ju1es1970]

Hi every1
Just looking for a bit of advice on how easy or hard a cv boot is to replace as both have split and have failed on the mot.
The cv joints are fine but just need to replace the cv boots any help would be great cheers peeps.

[olds_kool]

found this on another forum

http://www.audifans.net/ftopict-22270.html

no need to undo inner joint though just do it in place
if youve never had pinch bolt off before you will probably end up destroying it getting it out so get a new one before you start and grease with coppaslip when you refit
you also need a 14mm heavy duty hex bit and long breaker bar to undo hub bolt

[ju1es1970]

cheers for this,brilliant stuff. thanx alot i,ll post to let u know how i get on . cheers

[ju1es1970]

Hi i was going to have a crack at the cv boot today to realise that the hub nut isent a 14mm hex bolt.
does any1 know wat size it is,and its not a hex bolt.
cheers any help would be great cheers.

[olds_kool]

o.e need a 14mm allen/hex key not socket to remove them
ive seen replacements with 17mm socket heads ?

[ju1es1970]

hi again
it must be a replacement then as its deffo a socket head on it.but ive tryed a 23 mm on it and its still to small not bye much it aint but still to small.