NS front outer cv boot split

[DanMK7uk]

Noticed when putting air in tyres,

Splashed fair bit up arch and lower arm

How bad to remove to do a boot and repack the joint ?

[gt_addict]

Its a job I’ve never undertaken because I haven't got a boot stretcher to get it over the knuckle. Last one I did on my Connect I had to deconstruct the knuckle first. Bloody messy job. Also got the hub nut to deal with at 450nm and the standard being careful with driveshaft seals.

[DanMK7uk]

I might just change the shaft tbh mate

Whats the probability of the shaft coming out the hub lol

[gt_addict]

Very likely with a decent size persuader

[metalworker0]

Order a borg and back one ..thicker and durable

Easier to do with the drive shaft out
May as well do inner at the same time

they are a serviceable item (even though no maintenance manual ever tells you that) ...and if you wanted longevity you'd probably take them apart every 60,000 miles, clean, regrease / reboot

... But ..i'm sure this is the same with transit 6/7 as it is with the connect
in which case a whole brand new drive shaft made by borg and beck can be found on ebay for £70 ish

worth thinking about

all the best.mark

[metalworker0]

£ 82

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/316100130554?

and for the long one with bearing in the middle

£105
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335890810202?

both borg and beck and from trusted ebay seller ive dealt with before .

all the best.mark

[DanMK7uk]

Appreciate that Mark,

Gosh thats better than BMW asked for one for my M3. £500 !

Cheers

[DanMK7uk]

£ 82

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/316100130554?

and for the long one with bearing in the middle

£105
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335890810202?

both borg and beck and from trusted ebay seller ive dealt with before .

all the best.mark

Hopefully the oil seals are readily available for the inner end !

Il have to have a look on cat car

[metalworker0]

think you'll need a very large torque wrench, 3/4 drive , if i have info right

some one verify

420NM

all the best.mark

[knobby1]

think you'll need a very large torque wrench, 3/4 drive , if i have info right

some one verify

420NM

all the best.mark

They're actually 500nm or 370lb-ft.

Torques1.JPG

Lord Knobrot

[metalworker0]

that's the rear . that they call the "half shaft" is it not

all the best.mark

[knobby1]

that's the rear . that they call the "half shaft" is it not

all the best.mark

Pretty sure it says "front suspension" on the table.

The RWD "front spindle" nuts are only 440nm.

RWD Front axle nut.JPG

The RWD 65mm hub nuts are 425nm.

RWD hub nut.JPG

Lord Knobrot

[DanMK7uk]

Mines FWD guys (should of said)

Cheers

[DanMK7uk]

Either way i do not have a TR to that value, it will be done up with a breaker bar and il have my weetabix, greek yogurt honey and blueberries first .

That bugger wont come loose lol

[knobby1]

Either way i do not have a TR to that value, it will be done up with a breaker bar and il have my weetabix, greek yogurt honey and blueberries first .

That bugger wont come loose lol

A 1/2" breaker bar won't be good enough, they snap at anything close to the correct torque....you'll need at least a 3/4" knuckle bar and a goodly amount of pipe on the end.

Just for reference...500nm is 500kg at a distance of 1 meter from the axle. So even with a 2m long knuckle bar, you'll need to weigh or be able to lift 250kg.!

There are "torque multipliers" made for this purpose.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/33514929716 ... earch=true

Lord Knobrot