CV boot replacement in place with a cone

How to easily replace a CV boot without removing the driveshaft on the gearbox side, using a cone tool and an universal CV boot. Operating on a Peugeot 206. All stages step by step.
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[@AmIonArock]

I found this video to be as real as it gets. Real struggle! Not candy coated where everything fits, goes in or comes off on the first attempt. It took some doing and the mechanic definitly earned his money. Thanks for showing like it really is.

[@bEEBO178]

Except it was done woefully wrong. Its not how its really done. A decent mechanic would either replace the whole axle or remove, strip and inspect it/repack it with grease. This was painful to watch and a good example of what not to do.

[@roberthawks9704]

some places people have to do what they have to do....don't have the benifit of what we may be used too

[@davidjacobs8558]

@@roberthawks9704 yes, should watch "Pakistani" Mechanics working on big trucks with basic tools.

[@brandonbassett7887]

@@bEEBO178 so if u paid someone to do the axle boot and it looked like this, u wouldnt be able to tell the difference if he did it this way or took the axle out. Got the job done and didnt tear it. If hes ok doing this way without tearing the boot yay for him he still got it done

[@usx06240]

He made it harder by being filthy. Grease all over the place.

[@stevewright1234]

Always a struggle,dark and cold but stuck to it. People are unaware of the struggles working on modern day vehicles. Well done !!

[@user-hv1ch5uc5d]

Not so well, spend a lot time to useless work

[@timstone5112]

Lots of respect for showing the struggle that mechanical fitting is. Thankyou for giving me the confidence to do this myself.

[@mightymidget88]

I feel for this chap, once you start you gotta finish but sometimes you just got to know when to walk away, reset, and go again. Well done for keeping at it.

[@mundanemoments322]

In this case, the ends do not justify the means. However, this guy is showing complete dedication to this method of repair.

[@pauloisidoro2]

You had to admit the guy put a tremendous struggle and effort while a lot of viewers just sitting on their lazy sofa doing bad comments at the end the job is done!! Congratulations

[@freeosiris]

Yeah. I think in many cars if the cv axle is removed, you may spilled ATF fluid. I would't mess with that or seize anything. I think his job was awesome. Many bad comments.

[@yhird]

I was out of breath after watching this video. Very realistic. Excellent video. Great job.

[@bEEBO178]

That's because he has no clue what he's doing 😂

[@miketaylor803]

I think this is pretty much the experience of all front drive DIYers - it's nice to see someone do a job start to finish with no issues on a set of ramps with all the tools BUT this video is far more realistic in terms of your average DIY job

[@ray-jh8zl]

So, I just successfully did this over the weekend. I have a few tips to anyone trying it. First, put a ton of oil on the cone--I had a half qt of some motor oil. I used a foam sponge and liberally! coated the cone. Then, coat the outside of the new rubber boot. Put the small end of the boot over the cone and pull the big end over, reversing the boot. The video shows this. This put the oily side of the boot on the inside. Then, use a heat gun on a lowish setting and CAREFULLY heat up the new boot, the oil and the cone. After its pretty warm, not hot enough to melt the boot or the cone, pull the boot down as far as you can a few times before you hold the cone up to the axle end. I think this works the oil into the boot. Put a little more oil around the very end of the cone (that's where the tightest area will be when the small end of the boot goes over the cone). Then, hold your cone up to the axle end. Give one big huge shove. My boot literally went up and over the plastic cone and onto the axle with a pop. I was pretty amazed. I think using a ton of oil and some heat is the key. Then, of course, clean off any oil that you can so the boot isn't all oily. I used a rag and some Dawn detergent--I didn't want to use brake parts cleaner on the rubber. Good luck!

[@vincentlee2460]

If you slip, you get bruises

[@armedfarm3429]

Warm the boot put it in front of a electric heater or yer oven @ 175 degrees, yes sir , use Dawn dish soap for lube! Use dry gloves not ones covered in oil to pull down the boot.

[@douglasmoletta6026]

Just tried put a new CV boot with this cone today, didn't work, I will replaced the CV joint and be happy, it's basically the easiest way to do this without suffering with this cone from hell. ✌️

[@stephenrose8188]

Generally I agree with your comments and tips here, I have changed to lubricating the cone / new boot with silicone grease, it seems to work better for me. I do apply heat as that helps too.

[@alexjson2142]

Worth to mention is that not all types of cv boots works with this method. Great work keep it up

[@freeosiris]

Great video. Made me realized where I can find the right spots to replace my driver cv boot and the tools needed. Thanks. Don't pay attention on bad comments.

[@1998nissanmaxima2]

Almost breaks back trying to remove axel nut with breaker bar. Immediately busts out impact gun afterwards lmaoo

[@joesantm]

The real job, without fancy tools and nice locations working hard dropped in the ground with the basic tools and too much experience, thank for share this video …. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@SteveBZ69]

I think I'll just send mine to the garage and get myself another beer. Well done though for spending what looked like 24hrs on this task. 👏

[@Dizioblue69]

respect for this mate. give this lad a cold one for me. he earned it.

[@jmb-bj9gs]

I like watching this guy work , doesnt say a thing , just works!

[@Toms_Short_Movies]

I think he edited out the effing and jeffing.

[@amjathkhan2004]

Oh man, I never thought replacing the axle boot would be this much difficult!

[@kevinwillcock2565]

Not sure what type of vehicle/axle this is, but I've replaced CV boots and axles on many different vehicles. In most cases, removal of the CV joint from the axle only requires snap ring pliers. Removal of the entire axle can be difficult on some vehicles, but on many it's as simple as prying the axle out or using a puller (rent for free at most big box auto parts stores).

[@jeffskillman6161]

Good video but from experience it easier just to tap off the CV with a hammer and put the new boot on without stretching it. Usually there is just a small circlip on the driveshaft to overcome. Alternatively on some cars with a hub bolt, just screw it back in to pop the CV.

[@gang208]

Besides, it's easier to properly clean the dirt and old grease out of the joint once the joint is off the shaft.

[@daljitsingh2143]

He did everything correctly. Only a minor issue with the gaiter that it was a real struggle. Larger cone required and also too much man-handling of the gaiter can weaken it and cause it to split again. Otherwise really good video 👍 thanks 😊

[@simplyrise5217]

I feel your pain. Your perseverence is outstanding.

[@sz7568]

as a car enthusiasts & a person who knows about mechanical things, you've done your job quite well. thanks for putting this here & sharing your knowledge whit us 😉👍🏻

[@paulrob86]

Excellent video, just one comment, this was made more difficult by allowing the new boot to go inside out on the cone. Grease the cone and push the boot onto the cone keeping it the right way around. Push the boot almost to the end of the cone before offering up to the drive shaft. The use of the plastic bottle is a fantastic idea if the cone is smaller than they’ve joint. Once in place push the boot off the end of the cone, the smaller end will snap onto the shaft and the boot will be the right way around and clean on the outside. Always made sure the joint is clean and re grease before fitting the boot and clamps.

[@berniemackowiak6411]

The one thing that I can appreciate is, it's not so easy and it will take work getting those nuts off. Most videos make you think it's just as easy as 1 2 3 .

[@MK2GolfStories]

Christ this really makes me want to never do a CV boot again, almost forgot how bad it was. Doesn’t look much easier with the cone tool, well maybe marginally. Thanks for showing how it is

[@arnomaas6452]

This video is well filmed and helpful BUT the axle ball joint should have been thoroughly cleaned (rugs and brake cleaner ) before repacking with grease and also you should have put some grease on the shaft splines before inserting it to the hub .I hope you degreased your rotor too ! Just some advice on good practices . (As far as the title goes this tool and procedure is cheap and doable , not easy.)

[@martynnikolai9993]

Бедный мужик )))) Так тяжело дышит ))))) Молодец!!!!! Главное не сдаваться!!!!

[@user-jb7nd5vk8s]

себя вспомнил я! так же в гараже пыхтел=)

[@michaelwhalley4179]

Can even hear the deep breathes of getting over it. Top man top video

[@KungFuChess]

Nothing aint easy... good video thanks for posting

[@mylittlepony4660]

why not just take out the axle?

[@Kirannairy]

Oqqqqqqqqqooo

[@zhili9366]

Thanks for your work. It's helpful.

[@paul-ox1oy]

Great work a real real struggle. Fair play to you

[@user-ll8wv6rx5z]

When I see how he loose a drive shaft knot and hit by hummer, I understood, he didn't fix car before. Never ever use your back muscle if possible use your weight or extension bar.

[@ltsabug3581]

Sir, you mix the new grease to the old one, is that safe or okay? Tnx

[@dasteufelhund]

Hot damn the struggle is real. Outstanding video.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Good grief man ! How many days were you out there in that cold weather ? I saw daylight and night pass you by , I would have gave you a hand if I was your neighbor and we could have knocked it out in less than 2 hours and that's with coffee and tea breaks. You stuck it thru and got her done . Fantastic, I can tell your an old school mechanic , shady tree mechanic.. You got to do what you got to do.. nice job. Oh yeah now they have a fancy tool that opens the boot right up and slips the boot on without any struggling, it takes about 2 seconds , if you can afford the damn tool..

[@bEEBO178]

Some people say he's still out there

[@SimplifiedTruth]

@@bEEBO178 He's putting the finishing touches on it now....

[@massachusettyros]

You are a great mechanic thanks for your videos

[@MrMonozzz]

it will be easier if you press down the braker bar or the tork wrench with your foot to loosen the nut or to tight it up . chrisfix says that hammer hit on ball joint and tie rod end can damage it. but if you hits on rigid metal is it ok?

[@nicudorin7292]

Yeah just hit the metal not the thread you can damage it , hit the metal it will pop out straight away

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Just doing this, using the 'cone method'(should be the cone of shame method) Had to remove the 'drift' shaft(drive shaft/Axle shaft) on my Seicento as I just couldn't get the leverage(I am weak, yes I know) so took it to my flat, put the kettle on, had brew and put the new rubber gaiter into some very hot water for a 'wee while'. Lubed up the cone and, after fu@#ing around for about 5 minutes on it popped. I tried this before on the car but the narrow end of the gaiter split!! (Don't ask) so hot water did help in my opinion and also using my thumbs pressed into the upturned end of the wide end of the gaiter... It isn't the easiest of jobs, more fiddly than technical... especially without a few tools(and maybe a vice to hold the shaft) but I am almost there...First things first, another cup of tea.....

[@horacem6507]

Omg. I have done this on my Audi A6, it was very simple to remove the joint and install the new boot. But damn, this solution is nuts!!!

[@pritchy26HD]

If you want to watch a fool make really hard work of a simple 20min job this is the guy for you

[@ronaldsosa951]

Hahahahaha

[@johnmayberry7669]

Total knob..do the job properly drain the gear box oil ..remove shaft from the gearbox and the hub. remove cv joint from shaft on a bench& fit a proper boot not one of those cheap rubber ones...total cowboy...and a messy one at that 😂😂😂

[@angrypants7619]

@@johnmayberry7669 nothing wrong with the cheap boots, put one on my transit 8 years ago, still fine. But I use the air tool to stretch it over, this video is painful to watch

[@bertskidmore5506]

Your an idiot

[@John-ev2hi]

2 days to fit a cv boot 😅

[@heatherl0815]

May I hire you to do mine 😂 job well done sir!

[@jamesbailey7160]

Ya boy was outta breathe from the jump lol😂

[@J354CAO]

Having just put a new boot on the front of my car I can honestly say that's just making a fairly simple job hard work . Pull the drive shaft out and do it on the bench .. hardest part of this job is getting the car on stands ..

[@nicudorin7292]

It is more unsafe to pull the drive shaft out you may damage the gearbox orings and then you got yourself another job

[@J354CAO]

@@nicudorin7292 Just fit a new seal before installing the CV...

[@mlieser1230]

I guess its better then the split boots with the tube of glue to "hold" it together. They must have duct taped this guys mouth shut. If it were me, the expletives would be exiting my mouth rapid fire! I tend to get rather "vocal" when I work. LOL 😆

[@asergeevich]

Use the hammer on shaft with the thread?! You are genius!

[@BallValve]

He put the nut on it first, fucktard. Give it a shot, has worked for me 100% of the time.

[@luisrizzo979]

Que linda manera de aflojar las tuercas.....UN GENIOOOO....!! SE TE SAFA EL TUBO Y TE NOQUEAS LA CARA DE UN PALANCASO...!!!!! MADRE DIA... Y HACE UN TUTORIAL DE COMO CAMBIAR EL.FUELLE.... ANDAAAAAA...!!!!!

[@arman7839]

This guy makes it really hard

[@sz7568]

actually... there's nothing wrong with him! mechanical things are harder than what they look like. not only mechanic of the car, but also almost all of mechanical works that exist.

[@princesunnyboy]

Looks like it took a whole day 😃

[@gang208]

This cone method saves the removal of the joint from the shaft, but it seems to me that the extra effort is not worth it. You could just remove the joint and slip the new boot onto the shaft with ease, and avoid the risk of over-stretching the new boot causing crack.

[@keithriley3159]

I've got to do this, and this looks more real world than the ones where the boot just slips straight on.

[@abuhamza1970]

This guy definitely earned a cuppa and a sticky bun

[@kells77]

Wow just wow The struggle really is real haha

[@techtinkerin]

Cool tutorial, thanks👍😎

[@professionaldronmms1092]

Thx. Now it´s my turn. Wish me luck!!

[@isaacsanchez-ruiz6820]

I got anxiety just from watching this video.

[@Mike_44]

Hahaha 😆 I was going to say it’s a lot of work!! Might as we just remove the whole axle..

[@eddiebarrera469]

Yea hard to see,almost like watching my 70 yr old father doing it.

[@mykswappedescortmk2]

Anyone that thinks that easier than removing the outer CV loves making life hard for themselves 😂

[@TheSchmed]

@@Mike_44 here I am thinking easy install like a split boot, nope.

[@TheSchmed]

Probably needs an alignment after all that twisting and turning.

[@michaelbravo2401]

Wow!!!😊 i feel the struggle😢🔧 old school style. Now they selling the cv boot that you can glue it together for easy fix.

[@downhillskier7]

You can see his inexperience when he is torquing on the wheels when he should be applying the force downwards instead he is lifting up the torque wrench making his life harder. Just like undoing the axle nut it easier to apply force downwards by moving the breaker bar to rear of car instead of front car and lifting! It only takes me 15 minutes change the CV boot the cone method would gets lots of looks in the shop what are you doing?

[@802Garage]

Well this is clever as hell. Also a bit of a PITA though.

[@AliSmeel]

Good work

[@jimmurphy4703]

Ahh ok you convinced me to replace the freekin unit

[@razvanursache9493]

It would have been easier to take the axle head of. He undone a lot of things that were a lot harder to undo. Plus stretching that boot that much, risk of braking it before it's on.

[@user-ss6zt2mo1l]

How much are new axles ? compared to this ?

[@jackofalltrade4557]

This guy did this job outside in a cold weather. He should had did this job inside a garage where it’s warm

[@dt8587]

Where can i buy the rubber crow bar?

[@jdmforever5583]

Just a little hint when you're undoing the center CV axle nut use your body weight and go down to loosen it

[@douglasschmidt9929]

my stress level just overloaded watching this video. No thanks . I will remove axle.

[@NaklorkIT]

Good job

[@MrComanche323]

I didn't like the process but I'm learning thanks

[@MrAcc45]

Did this today. The hardest part was sliding the boot over the cone till the end. That was tough. Mine was the. Universa cv boot.l guess some other brands are more pliable and easier.

[@gfrank8058]

A stressful job, well done. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😎

[@igorzenyuk5404]

Спасибо , интересно сколько проехал привод с установленным универсальным пыльником.

[@YIDARMY08]

Arse hole of a job -I feel your pain, I was out doing this in the drive before an MOT 😾

[@nivagarage301]

Oooh yeah ,very easy,thank you 😂😂😂😂

[@zadvindersingh4234]

Really very easy 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊

[@user-qq9ig3hi2i]

А смыть старую смазку?Очистить от грязи деталь?Он монтирует прямо по пыли и грязи.

[@junfabi1]

Use gravity .Do not pull up.Turn the wrench so you push down instead.

[@asdfdfggfd]

I just used this video to replace a cv boot, and found that the replacement cv joint cost the same as buying two boots. ymmv, but it is possible just replacing the entire cv joint is faster and easier than these directions.

[@mutiur7396]

Scotty usually do one or two times...Ahhn Ahhn...but this guy was doing all the time...

[@NormalizeBeingYou]

Watch out for your back. Always use a pipe to generate more torque so that you use less effort. Also, push down, not up, when opening or closing

[@ilfordino-fordfiestatutori8725]

Removing the CV joint makes the job easier and faster.

[@EdwinAlbert-ni3mv]

Nice work vedio super

[@toantruong5095]

thank your video thank

[@sayyang767]

Very good, it’s not easy job.

[@pilgrimhere652]

I wish I could do that in 20 minutes, that takes me a day and sometimes I leave and go look for a mechanic to finish what I messed.

[@royevans4581]

7:35 use a dry rag around the cv boot at this point to help grip it better.

[@jayfbee]

I've never used that cone device. Always the old fashioned way. Somehow I think the old way was more time consuming but less of a struggle.

[@powerofone1645]

Split boot CV's are best.

[@darrenrobillard9496]

Great video! The only thing missing were the F bombs

[@richardbyrnes8398]

F and C bombs in my case!

[@busterrabbit]

Just remove the driveshaft, put the shaft in a vice. Cut off the old boot and compress/expand the circlip and tap the CV joint off the shaft. Clean up, re-grease and reassemble. Yes you lose a little gearbox oil but it's a lot easier than struggling like this!

[@Breath_of_Rain]

Все зробив, лишилося лише збити гранату, щоб не мучитися і легко замінити пильовик)

[@owenrodwell1643]

Guys clearly a “I’ve worked on cars for years guy” ... with only tuition being KZbin videos 😂

[@rednissan001]

Guys clearly a cow boy 😂

[@jokekelleey2071]

Why didn't you use the air impact to loosen the axle nut

[@eduardopacheco1591]

Many stresses with tis ruber, Try another different way to make a change. But You have a hard work.

[@eduardopacheco1591]

In my country, we take off traction joint first, so make easily to replacement this boot.

[@HailAnts]

The "drift shaft"?!

[@GollyVids]

Can I use a jubilee clip instead of "tightening clamps?"

[@yadav1503]

Nope. This can cause the shaft to vibrate as the jubilee clips got extra weight on them

[@tonydalton6756]

I remember the split CV gaiter which you would have to glue together up the whole length after placing it around the shaft. Great for MOT's but you'd see it in the rear view mirror after a few hard bends. It would follow you down the road on the way home from the test. Who thought that would be a good idea? Grease & glue don't mix.

[@rupert1124]

Thanks for the laugh Tony, I agree with you on the split gaiter.

[@billb7876]

TBH they are a lot better these days, My son put one on his 5ltr Audi and its lasted 2 years now no problems

[@alfredkabura]

great video people do they have to do to get some work done I prefer the car lift it's okward working at very low under cars.

[@brendacardoza495]

fur

[@xxsand.eaterxx8734]

This video made me start drinking, i cud of went and bought a new cv joint shaft in half the time it took him to put this rubber boot on!!! And also put it all back together lol

[@antoniorivera5762]

Saludos Donde puedo conseguir ése cono

[@truckerg96]

Isn't the end only held on with a circlip, easier to remove than use that cone

[@nuggy6333]

Yes lightly pull the cv joint to you and with a neoprene hammer a couple good whacks towards you in the cv joint and it pops off. Putting it back on is just lining up the splines and a good push it snaps back on

[@jdmforever5583]

I was thinking the same thing

[@langdonfairchild1st805]

Circlip must easier so is popping out the drive shaft. Could have done five to the way this is done.

[@realcygnus]

A moderately strong 💪& determined man(or gal ?!) is required. Its questionable if its worth the aggravation since the entire axle itself usually isn't too expensive, although more than just a boot kit. & you'd ONLY opt for this if you're 100% sure the tear is new & there is NO wear to the joint. The grease really should be replaced anyway. Whereas pretty much anyone with the tools & knowledge can replace the entire axle. I've only ever tried this like 3 times & trust me, the vid makes it look easier than it is, or was for me anyway, though they are all a little bit different. Good vid though.

[@KINGKJ2REAL]

I can’t find the drift shaft

[@donalvaroautomocion]

Muy buen video/ Good job