How Do You Replace CV Joint Boots?

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heav - 18 Oct 2007 17:28 GMT

I need to renew the rubber boots on the CV joints on the rear axle of
my 1982 300 TDT. Do I have to completely remove the rear axle?

If not, is there a way to do it leaving the coil springs and struts in
place?

Thanks.

Paul

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Guenter Scholz - 18 Oct 2007 17:56 GMT

Paul, last time I did it on my VW, all I had to do was cut off the old boot
replace with a new one that was cut open lenthways.... a bunch of little bolts
close the boot up again once its on the axle... hope this makes sense to you

cheers, guenter

>I need to renew the rubber boots on the CV joints on the rear axle of
>my 1982 300 TDT. Do I have to completely remove the rear axle?
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>Paul

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Karl - 18 Oct 2007 22:32 GMT

MB does not make a split boot. They only supply a boot rebuild kit that
includes new 'cans'. You need 2 expensive tools to replace them, a 'can'
cutter and a 'can' sealer. At the dealership, it runs close to 6 hours just
for the labor.

You can buy NEW axles from EMPI for $100 each!

But if you do not have the flanges, add more $$.

> Paul, last time I did it on my VW, all I had to do was cut off the old boot
> replace with a new one that was cut open lenthways.... a bunch of little bolts
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heav - 19 Oct 2007 03:41 GMT

Another couple of questions -

What do I risk damaging driving with a duct tape boot like I am now?
It sounds like whatever it is, I have to replace it anyway unless I
want to get those can tools. How far do you think I can go with a
duct tape boot?

What are the "flanges?"

Thanks.

Paul

> MB does not make a split boot. They only supply a boot rebuild kit that
> includes new 'cans'. You need 2 expensive tools to replace them, a 'can'
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Karl - 19 Oct 2007 04:27 GMT

There are 2 types of axles: Homokinetic and angular.
Homokenetic axles have a splined shaft on each end.
Angular has a spline on the outer joint and a flat face on the inner.
Go here:
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=123130&M=617%2E912&GA=722%2E118405&G
M=716%2E005++++++++++++++717%2E400&CT=F&cat=222&SID=35&SGR=030&SGN=02

Axle #5 is angular. The shaft above it with no number is homokenetic.

If you have flanges, the #5 shaft bolts on to it using 6 bolts and 2 half
moons. Pictured below the axle on the left end.

> Another couple of questions -
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