replacing cv boot without removing axle

[@davidroux4900]

When you studied to become a gynecologist, but changed subjects and become a motor technician

[@Fatphobic.]

Underrated comment

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983]

Cadillac telling a guy to turn his head and cough 😷

[@scothubbard5323]

Fu keyboard warrior

[@ericeric9475]

Когда учился на гинеколога, а работаешь проктологом.

[@scothubbard5323]

@@ericeric9475 meee nooo speeeekie nooo russian! You're replying to Americans . Speak English or don't reply to my comments!

[@robobrien6967]

You did all the work already to take the cv axle out though 🤔 all you qould have to do is pull it out and undo a snap ring (in most cases) it would probably be quicker even 🤔🤔🤣🤣

[@Metradime]

Factual

[@uenragedbro]

No, the outer boot only comes out after the inner boot comes out. This saves tons of time, axle seals and circlips, if you replace them. But he didn't pack it with grease

[@robobrien6967]

@@uenragedbro so two snap rings my bad and no one ever replaces the axle seals unless they were previously leaking it literally would take about the same amount of time as this literally as this car sit he could just pop the axle out and break the clamps holding the inner and outer boot on pop the ring out split the axle shaft pop the second ring off and remove the outer boot and reassemble with grease the rings literally pop out easy as hell it's not hard and usually when yo by a cv axle rebuild kit you get everything to do this including grease but the time it takes to rebuild a cv axle is like nothing however you still need you get the knuckle out of the way that's where all your times at so this tool is useless and a waste of money

[@robobrien6967]

@@uenragedbro and most of the time if you pop the axle out you don't need to remove the whole knuckle but to fit this big ass gun in there you do...so you actually spent more time getting things out of your way then you normally would

[@uenragedbro]

@@robobrien6967 I guess the tool isn't for everyone. I think it saves time, and since time is money, it saves money too.

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

Personally, as a mechanic, it’s just easier to replace the axle. Definitely interesting how they put it on though 😏👍

[@ChrisPBolsak]

The use case for this is if rebooting is ~$80 but the axle itself is $800, especially if you want to stay OEM instead of going aftermarket

[@allengreer8751]

Really, what have you been working on, tricycle

[@johnnyvdpijll2927]

Is it advisable to install an used axle? Or pay the full amount for new?

[@tolga1cool]

​@@johnnyvdpijll2927Depends on why you're changing it. If the axle is fine but the rubber is starting to crack it might be worth replacing & regreasing

[@dip5633]

And that's a lesson on how not to do it.

[@tarcizoritter7151]

Crassulaceae.. lixo..crash..continue...me no..eu não!!! This is trash....stop please....

[@SL-pg4dh]

It's good for a diy guy, but I don't want my mechanic I'm paying $650 to do this.

[@adrianloska4247]

Suks... what about brand new grease?

[@fastinradfordable]

@@SL-pg4dhthe fu k no Not good for diy😂😂😂

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983]

In my comment I describe how I would use a split Boot and never have a problem with it back in the nineties. The big thing is you did not have to take anything apart. If you're going to take apart this far well rebuild the shaft with new CV joints or just replace it. Of course you better check and probably should only pull one shaft at a time and be sure to put the plug in so not to screw up the alignment or lose fluid. It all depends on the car. Like the old Mitsubishi in the Dodge 600 and what have you. You did one side at a time.

[@deant876]

Back in the early 90's when I became an auto mechanic, they sold speedy repair boot. The problem with putting a new boot on an axle that has split open, is all of the moisture and dirt that got into the axle while it was open. You have gone this far into reairing the boot, just spend the extra $100-$150 and replace the axle. Or you will be replacing it anyway in a year when the dirt wears out the joint

[@roybriggs1951]

Damn straight

[@deven6518]

So if your axle you got not too long ago, or is in good condition, needs a boot, throw it away? Uh, no. Change the boot. There is something called brake cleaner. As for the gluing, many cv boots are glued. There's cyanoasghu cv n g in glue (super glue) and well agents (rubber vulcanizing glue). With no gaps, it'll last years.

[@RollingInMy5pt0]

While this could be true I gotta say no in my case. Changed a inner boot 4 years ago about 50,000 miles later and still running good. It all depends how much the boot was ripped and how long it was ripped for. I caught mine in a matter of a day or 2. Seen that motha oil all over the floor lol

[@gilbertosoto9753]

That took no more than 10 minutes. I love it.

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983]

Back in the eighties and specialty through the nineties they used to sell a split boot. You did not have to take anything apart. And the secret was to Put ATV clear silicone to 25-year version. Put it along that scene and then screw it together with the little screws that came with it. Then I would use Gates water and heater hose clamps plus a ATV at both ends and let us set a couple of days. Remember back then Gates clamps were fantastic! But I never had one of them to leak. How to do it for other people without any guarantees and usually on the weekends or when I had two days off in a row. Have them come back for the car 4 days after I was finished. I think I only charge anywhere from 35 to 50.00 plus the $7 for the boot. It was good spending money. If I was going to take this apart this far I would probably just pull the axle put the plug in. Replace the whole axle or at least the CV joints and not just the boots 👢. But I love this tool that this guy has

[@skippynj1979]

Cool.. very neat. For my personal cars. If I'm in there I'll just replace the axle with a fresh one.

[@SafdarAsghar-u3e]

Well done gd job where this tool available??

[@name-less7268]

Two weeks later its clicking around corners. For the corner you cut by not replacing the half shaft. Boot 40 dollars axle 80 let's do the boot!😂

[@modifiedmechanix]

Lost are getting over 400$ with long wait times

[@name-less7268]

@@modifiedmechanix I have a shop. Most axles are nearly shot by the time they get a "boot service". They have usually been ripped for at least enough time for the grease to fling out and dirt to contaminate them. What's that tool cost 400 bucks. What do you charge to put the boot on? From what the video looks like you have to take off the same amount or more to get the room for the tool. One more step and the old worn out axle is popped out and the new one can be installed. I dont see the value in this. Constant velocity shaft should be replaced 90 percent of the time! Replacing the boot is a hack job. I have also seen ripped boots caused by metal from the CV coming apart from the inside.

[@modifiedmechanix]

@name-less7268 these would be normally be used on one's that were noticed in routine maintenance or just happened to caught before any click or damage could be felt. We get alot of mud and hunting rigs in and it's normally a puncture from brush or rocks wouldn't suggest it to a shop that doesn't less than 5 or 6 a week buts its makes its money back after you do a couple

[@andries4561]

Axle shafts are usually more than 200 in my area

[@ipleedafif8033]

​@@modifiedmechanixwhat warranty do you give for this type of repair? What was the labor cost?

[@vitoprashad5670]

All these master mechanics in the comments that never had to deal with an axle that just refuses to come out Also if you catch the leaking axle early you wont have to replace it with a $80 axle that vibrates and starts to click after 2 years Well done, I would suggest both boots so you can pull it off the female inner end if you dont have the tool

[@modifiedmechanix]

Exactly 💯

[@SL-pg4dh]

And the $80 axle are Chinese made crap that will break in a few months. You are better off keeping your factory made axle and just replacing the boot if you joints are still good

[@Anne_40]

You will not find replacing just the boot advised by the majority of people

[@jonathankhan187]

No such thing as a “axle that refuses to come out” you got defeated by a simple axle

[@EllsAutoCare]

Quality work man 👏🏻 saves time! But be honest are you still covered in cv grease ? 😂😂 hate the stuff

[@thomascatford2627]

Tap the cv outer joint it will come over the snap ring leaving the drive shaft and inner driver in place , much better than streching the rubber cover

[@readplanet23]

That is an amazing and cost saving automotive tool. Thank You for the video. Have A Productive Day! 🚗🛻🚙

[@taylorhubanks-os7og]

bros got the COD zombie gun

[@modifiedmechanix]

For real 🤣

[@daveytn]

Not sure when taking the cv joint off become difficult

[@Chevytech1977]

It's definitely easier than this looks. This looks like it's a big pain in the ass! Also this way only works with the rubber CV boots. The plastic ones will tear apart

[@modifiedmechanix]

@Chevytech1977 the nylon absolutely wouldn't work. These are actually sold by blue point for about $30

[@KurtKoster-s6t]

Wish i had that tool back in the eighty's when front wheel drive cars came out,but the replacement boots weren't that flexible

[@michaelharvey9552]

The right tool is everything.👍👍

[@johanvandermerwe4620]

Only new part fitters wil replace the axle Sometimes that circlip is hard to do with one hand and hammer in other hand if you alone That is a very handy tool

[@elttabykcir]

Seems like it would be easier, but it really looks like a lot more work!😢

[@modifiedmechanix]

It's saves a little bit of time but when you do several day it really adds up plus you don't loose any differential fluid this way

[@kevinoneill41]

Cool every DIY has one of these some where around his work bench.

[@angel2304481989]

Might as well replace the complete assembly . Better and faster.

[@modifiedmechanix]

It just depends on part cost part availability and if the boot was just starting to crack or had been cracked a while

[@HawarHawar-z4u]

Thank you that’s what i said..it looks damaged anyways

[@tbling]

Aftermarket axles have a bad rep. They are cheap

[@terrynieman4711]

So you teplace a boot but what about the dirt and lack.of grease in the rest of thr cv.? If boot was split in first place ..isnt cv shot ?

[@josephchewning919]

Yeah I’m kinda confused is this a tool for if you forgot to put the boot on before hand?? How much was that? Did you repurpose something? Where’d you get it? Why in the hell would anyone need that? Wouldn’t it be cheaper and easier to buy a brand new axle? Who rebuilds cv axels??

[@modifiedmechanix]

Some already are ranging 450-1200$ with a long wait time

[@vincentstanley68]

Cool tool. Who makes them and where can i get one

[@modifiedmechanix]

Bought it off of Amazon

[@josephbethel9154]

I agree I learned to pull shafts out when I was in high school

[@derrikskidmore9752]

How did you lose your finger again?

[@Tony-rl2fr]

... and THAT is how I met your mother.

[@calsmith7902]

Excellent sense of humor 👏 ... I have no idea what you mean but my imagination is running with it 😅

[@jacobythomas8556]

When your wife says she wants to do a gender reveal and she hears the airline hook up lol

[@hellsingdiablo23]

Ich benutze das an meinem PKW auch. Antriebswelle ist sehr schwer zugänglich in der Ausbau schwer. Die Kanone hilft da wirklich gut. Auch keine Probleme nach Wochen. 60 000km nach dem Wechsel immer noch gut 👍🏻

[@calsmith7902]

That tool would take up a whole drawer in your tool box... Jiminy 😢

[@modifiedmechanix]

Sits on top 😆

[@jayo552]

HANG IT ON THE WALL,,.DOES EVERY TOOL FIT IN IT??

[@Eldamianpaa]

Lo abria la mitad y ya pasaba para estira tanto ese fuelle?

[@adrianloska4247]

Suks... what about brand new grease?

[@modifiedmechanix]

It's a 60 second video

[@yourhucklebearer9451]

What in the contraption is that thing?

[@hermesmusician7327]

QUE....? Bro YA ESE GUARDA POLVO O CUBRE POLVO NO SIRVE.. dañaste todas sus propiedades de dureza y duracion.😢

[@blizteredthumbs7911]

I've seen a mate do this, drive shaft out, removed a retaining clip, head off, boot on, knuckle back in.

[@modifiedmechanix]

That's definitely one way to do it and have done 100s that way. But always at the worst time a clip breaks or shoots across the shop. Iv seen them seize in the diff and so on. This saves a few minutes, which adds up for the mechanic and potentially saves lots of vehicle downtime for the customer

[@billtmarchi4320]

Hey the proctolagist called, says he needs his tool back by Monday morning. He's got 5 exams scheduled and one surgery.

[@___ji__7050]

Пыльник шруса уже никогда не станет прежним😂🤣🤭 После таких манипуляций с ним,с уверенностью могу сказать что ему настал "пиздец" Хотя проще было снять стопорное кольцо😂😂😂

[@scothubbard5323]

What brand /type boot is that. NO TYPICAL CV BOOT WILL STRETCH THAT AMOUNT!!!

[@brandonj470p4]

How much did that tool cost anyway?

[@modifiedmechanix]

About $200

[@brandonj470p4]

@@modifiedmechanix thanks!!

[@truegrower658]

Hows it not loose?

[@paulvisage3118]

'now look here mate if you strecth the rubber it would work even better!' 6 kids later the mechanic is wondering what he is doing wrong

[@CL500MBZ]

And that boys and girls is how you void the warranty on your new cv boots

[@modifiedmechanix]

They are designed specially for this. It wouldn't work with the wrong type. They'll rip apart 1st

[@DonVerchi700as]

WTF? They always break after the warranty expired.

[@vitoprashad5670]

They're called stretch boots

[@SHANNABARNES-vf4cn]

Does that tool come with battery's options?

[@P.Trim69]

what in the world is that and where can i get or rent one

[@fastinradfordable]

Meanwhile the other side just pops out with a screw driver 😂

[@modifiedmechanix]

Buy you still would disassemble it to replace boot

[@rosengrantchris]

I'll take "How I pinched off my finger" for 200, Alex

[@modifiedmechanix]

🤣

[@robertkrieger8394]

If you're going to replace the boot just take the axle apart clean all the old grease out put the new boot on repack it and put it back together

[@peteross2293]

You couldn't just pull the axle instead?

[@phillipng1278]

What is NEW you still do it manually...

[@modifiedmechanix]

There's an automatic way?

[@jacobbrozenick8366]

So that’s what a customer price inflation device looks like, no wonder it hurts so much.

[@paulkircher9542]

Great concept but in reality a few grains of sand rust grit in the grease and the cv joint is toast in a couple of months anyway.

[@arisantonopouloss]

Obviously this work is done on french cars where the cv joint can't be taken out to replace. You just have to throw the whole shaft away and put another one. French right?

[@modifiedmechanix]

Mini cooper

[@charlesjenkins1191]

I want to condemn and congratulate you at the same time. I hate those boots but i don't have that tool.

[@seyavushabdulxaliqov]

)))😅

[@robertlafrieda203]

I see some of the comments the guys don’t like this tool but when you have a dime store car roll into your shop that’s not worth $.35 and they’re down to their last hundred dollar bill a quick 60 bucks to repair a problem easy money for a Band-Aid fix if it takes the average mechanic longer than an hour they don’t know what the hell they’re doing

[@BradcruiseUSA]

a dollars a dollar i feel u bro

[@hemtet5500]

Warm up the boot first?

[@modifiedmechanix]

There has been times its helped but not always necessary

[@rocanroller85]

UTI technician they can't do anything without tool. But they always have their certified in his hand.

[@tiquis5]

*stretches the boot* me: lucky bastard 😅

[@gs550t81]

Grease?

[@tomas3861]

Same thing when i help my wife to put her long black latex gloves on

[@hailuu7062]

Holly wow so cool brother, you are master .

[@exwldr6945]

Absolutely Rediculous That you even need something Like This What a Waste of Money!!

[@modifiedmechanix]

Until you're averaging 20-50 a week. The mechanic that gets paid by the job comes out ahead and the customer vehicle down time is reduced dramatically by not waiting on parts and saves hundreds of dollars compared to some of the new axles

[@nicholasr7987]

Did he show the zip ties that come with the boot

[@modifiedmechanix]

Did on the full video

[@theblockchainclub1]

Now you got two broken rubbers 😂

[@BW-kv9wj]

Dude. That was awesome.

[@RyanandSharonWelch]

What is this tool called and where can I get one?

[@modifiedmechanix]

I did get mine from Amazon. I don't remember the name but it'll come up in Google under cv boot tool or something like that. Have had this one years

[@kidicarus2637]

most importantly do not wear gloves... axle grease is delicious!

[@niisteva2999]

Sometimes it does not worth rebuilding. Driveline vibration never left the chat!

[@ЧёрныйСедан-к4ы]

Если я доберусь уж до пыльника , то обычно обслуживаю весь привод . Потому моя Ауди 2002 года , как с конвейера

[@mikiejr111]

My boot tore and all over the web it said to replace the whole thing,once the boot tears the gears get dirt and water,no for de good,,,,cutting CORNERS WILL always come back to get you at the worst possible time

[@modifiedmechanix]

I have done 100s

[@mikiejr111]

@@modifiedmechanix All Good,being I have never done one I guess reading that the gears get spent put the fear in me,keep up the good work.I just went on 20yrs WITH my 03' Z71,I'm big on MAINTENANCE,disabled and dont DO anything I think will get me stuck in my garage.I have a 66'IMPALA SS ZZ502/600HP..5SPD,3:42 WITHOUT Boots,lol,Peace

[@hagerhog118]

Genius tool. But for the cost of new axle....... you can have that tool

[@johnburgan1243]

What no boot grease?

[@modifiedmechanix]

Ita a 60 second video showing the tool. Not the complete process

[@jamesjameson2576]

Tool the size of my whole box.

[@PROFESSORZLO]

Балаковскую резину так потянет?

[@jarriouscoleman1465]

That is a $200 tool, what sucks is by the time you actually get to use the tool the CV axles will already be shot to hell because no one gets those Bellows replace in a timely manner, so by the time they bring the car in for a repair it's actually time to change the whole CV axle. still a cool tool to have for that one customer that does proper maintenance.

[@GhaithAlshaary]

That’s how babys come out

[@marcinoniszk4418]

Using this type of tools is like cheewing gum with your fingers , you can but do you have to?

[@stevedaniels3064]

That looks like more work than just replacing the half shaft.

[@modifiedmechanix]

Yes when has repairing something be faster than replacing?

[@CreatingExcellence]

You’re one final step away from the removal being completed. Why would anyone do this?

[@Pamir19-61]

А кто промоет шрус после того как там стоял порваный пыльник?

[@1SixpenceFan]

Kim offered to buy her gynecologist one of these.

[@kirbycollins3223]

That Tool Cost More that a Dozen Complete Axles 😂

[@modifiedmechanix]

Nope

[@youngwang5959]

You need special cv boot that made for this tool. It doesn’t apply to every case. Factory boot will NOT expend that much.

[@PeterMartin-qh1yb]

Do I hear Darth Vader in the background?

[@manueljimenez4490]

Es un trabajo mal hecho gringuito.... Quitas la espiga, la lavas, metes grasa nueva y cambias la macheta sin broncas...

[@cuckstianityisforcowards-rb9xi]

Yes. I always add new grease after changing out my machete. 😮 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bradcromwell9404]

That tool came out in the 90s.

[@2strokelover93]

Bro the core charge for the old one is worth the quality and time you spent wasted. 😢

[@modifiedmechanix]

Why would you need to have core charge repair the part. And it with out a doubt saves time

[@ericetheridge9802]

Wish I had one of those years ago

[@Alsop4life]

Seems like replacing the whole axle would be easier 😂

[@theseldomseenkid6251]

Who wants to clean the bearings and replace the grease anyway. I am sure the existing grease is just fine. LOL

[@MECHANICAUTOMOTIFSHORTVIDEO]

Best tools my brather

[@HawarHawar-z4u]

Why don’t you just replace the cv axle so you don’t have to do all that..the cv axle is prolly bad anyways

[@boraotomotiv6405]

Körüğü açtıktan sonra çok beklettin yırtılma yapar ve körüğü oraya gecirmenin daha basit yollari var 25 yıl önceden beri var bu sistem yeni değil

[@Валерий-ю5э6ю]

Классный инструмент.

[@larrybrooks9068]

a speedy booth will work too!🤔😟🤣🥴

[@geoffreycalligan9438]

That's a REALLY bad idea. You have wear& dirt/ road grime in the hyphoid gear this is why EVERY tech manual is going to say remove,clean,inspect,then re-install boot& grease.Then re-install axle

[@modifiedmechanix]

This would be more for one with a fresh cut or pin hole that hasn't been exposed to the elements. Have done 1000s over the years and not one issue

[@geoffreycalligan9438]

@@modifiedmechanix ok But stretching the boot like that ,can't be good doing it the easy way & doing it the right way. Aren't always the same thing. I've replaced 100's of constant velocity shafts over the years. It's far more efficient. To just R&R the damn thing. And considering hourly labor costs these days. Likely a better deal for your customer. And an hours less labor for you. a CV shaft $60 to $80 from your supplier. As opposed to $125 an hr for labor. I'd say your a crook. And give the profession a bad name

[@modifiedmechanix]

@@geoffreycalligan9438 the boots are designed for that. I wouldn't try that with an oem boot

[@angelalonso7391]

Grasa?

[@ha-dieg_b_e_8227]

Oft passen, wie auch hier, zu locker, die Achsmanschetten nicht 100% zu den Halterillen des Gelenks und sind bald wieder KO. Beim Zerlegen kann man auch besser das Fett erneuern. Wir verwenden den Spreizer kaum mehr 😢 keine 100% Arbeit, bei Garantie1- 2 Jahre zu beachten😮

[@davepalmer9265]

The labor for that tool would cost 20x the cost of replacing the 45 dollar shaft.. stupid is, stupid does.

[@modifiedmechanix]

I haven't seen a 45$ shaft in years

[@davepalmer9265]

@@modifiedmechanix somewhat makes sense, as its been almost 10 years since selling them and installing them. But I would expect that labor rates have increased the same percentage as the part pricing? In which it still makes sense to replace vs added labor for just the boot. Same cost would get you a new or remanufactured one for same time price and effort, no?

[@modifiedmechanix]

@davepalmer9265 pretty much the labor rate is about the same. For example this part number 33-20-7-581-017 is over $1200. But that's an extreme example buts its pretty common to see them in the $400-500 range. With an unreal back order. Not to mention, I haven't found one that the 2 different sizes of boots don't fit. It's a lot easier to have a few boots on the parts shelf than 50 different axles

[@SL-pg4dh]

Not only are the $45 dollar axles cheap Chinese crap that will start leaking and clanking in a few months, some axles are welded into the shaft and don't come off easy. It took my mechanic 2 hours of banging and blow touching to get a stuck axle out. This comes in handy in such situations

[@dennishabets3613]

3 months later you can do it again.