2001 Vauxhall Corsa nearside (uk) inner cv boot replacement

2001 VAUXHALL CORSA
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WENNYHPOOL
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Drive Train Axles Bearings problem
2001 Vauxhall Corsa Front Wheel Drive Manual 90000 miles

The car is a 1 litre 3cylinder 12 valve need to know if by removing the driveshaft i can replce only the inner boot without splitting it at the cv joint itself iv heard of a plastic cone named the witches hat from a friend is this possible and if it is how do i use the cone? any input would be gratefully apreciated ps i used to work in a garage but in the repair of body work and painting so i can do the jobs just need sum help because ive never had to replace the boots just the shafts
Jan 27, 2010 at 8:18 AM
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DAVE H
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Your easiest option is to remove the CV joint from shaft .. the cone shape device rarely works without a lot of hassle (wasted time) or splitting the boot
Jan 28, 2010 at 4:06 AM
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cheers m8 the cone sounded to good to be true lol

any tips on the best clips to use ppl say tie wraps but im not sure thts a good idea
Jan 29, 2010 at 4:17 AM
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The new boot should come with the correct clips ... cable tie's can be used as long as you get them tight enough .. you can purchase the metal clips if they are not supplied with new boot !
Jan 29, 2010 at 4:39 AM
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got driveshaft off removed inner boot and circlip from shaft now having trouble removing the joint from the shaft manual mentions using a puller but what kind of puller would i use.
Jan 29, 2010 at 11:19 AM
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hav just read tht i will hav to ease back the black metal on the housing to get at the tripod to take it frm the shaft could u please confirmn this plz i dnt wanna nack it up lol i really apreciate the help
Jan 29, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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sorry not replied sooner .. work commitments and time difference etc. .. once you have removed the inner circlip from CV joint, the joint should come off with a little tapping !
Jan 31, 2010 at 5:14 AM