I always try and post an update in case it helps other folks
I finally found time to sort out my outer cv boot today especially as it’s Mot time too
I’m lucky I managed to cash a few favours in an get use of a two post lift at a mates garage.
Used the guides on here
and cracked of the 36mm hub but with an extension bar an scaff pole! Bl66dy hell on tight and I ain’t no lightweight.Next dropped the lower arm, nut and bolt came out a dream, not like my 02 shogun used to be which used monkey metal nuts and bolts
Next clouted the spline with a drift and easing tool !!
a few times ...... got that to move.Shifted the strut assembly enough to slide out the splined drive shaft without moving anything else. Bang on result
Cut of boot checked no S41t was in the grease, then cheated ....used a stretch boot powered by air tool, slipped it over in minutes, repacked with grease , result.
Re assembled with a touch of copper grease here an there and it then flew through mot
Hope this helps a few others, I could not afford to run mine without all the help on here.
Hope this helps someone else, it is easier than you think as I was not looking forward to this job
Cheers all
