Finally got front cv boot pierced , specifically inner passenger side. Call my dealer they quoted me 84$ for labor, I was surprised , saw someone said it was ~ 300$ for front. But anyway decided to try to do it myself.
Already did rear outer 5 months ago and it went well.
Here is few resources you might consider to read/watch to help you to inspire/learn steps/ tip bids/take away fear for mechanic challenged :
1. Credit to Mark, 90% in his video about Kawa applies to Honda
2. Amazon for parts https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019QFHXM2/?tag=sxsweb24-20
3. OEM Snap Ring Pliers http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-a...nap-ring-pliers-set/532465_0_0/?checkfit=true
4. Something to consider if no penetration of water
5. Another CV boot video
I had small hole in my front inner boot with some water inside of the boot that formed suspension with oil and it turned from dark green to milky yellow. So I had to dissemble CV joint.
- I did not label balls
- They pop out with minimal effort using butter knife
- I did not took off whole steering knuckle, as in first video, only two supporting bolts at the top.
- You need 10 , 17, 30 mm wrenches and couple cotter pins, home depot might be cheaper option.
- Rotate steering knuckle to get better access angle to take off brake and protective plastic shields.
-Put everything in order and direction they way it was on mounted.
- PLEASE wear protective gloves, save your fingers from cuts .
- on the pic below you can see that aluminum cv boot guard got bended.
-LOOK how thick my breaking PADS, 560 miles now. Some posted wearing them off after 100 miles, use engine braking more
- Dont panic , you can not miss or misplaced parts , this rig was made fool proof and all parts can not be misplaced or placed in wrong direction.
Already did rear outer 5 months ago and it went well.
Here is few resources you might consider to read/watch to help you to inspire/learn steps/ tip bids/take away fear for mechanic challenged :
1. Credit to Mark, 90% in his video about Kawa applies to Honda
3. OEM Snap Ring Pliers http://www.autozone.com/test-scan-a...nap-ring-pliers-set/532465_0_0/?checkfit=true
4. Something to consider if no penetration of water
I had small hole in my front inner boot with some water inside of the boot that formed suspension with oil and it turned from dark green to milky yellow. So I had to dissemble CV joint.
- I did not label balls
- They pop out with minimal effort using butter knife
- I did not took off whole steering knuckle, as in first video, only two supporting bolts at the top.
- You need 10 , 17, 30 mm wrenches and couple cotter pins, home depot might be cheaper option.
- Rotate steering knuckle to get better access angle to take off brake and protective plastic shields.
-Put everything in order and direction they way it was on mounted.
- PLEASE wear protective gloves, save your fingers from cuts .
- on the pic below you can see that aluminum cv boot guard got bended.
-LOOK how thick my breaking PADS, 560 miles now. Some posted wearing them off after 100 miles, use engine braking more
- Dont panic , you can not miss or misplaced parts , this rig was made fool proof and all parts can not be misplaced or placed in wrong direction.
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