brus brother Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 If I remember correctly, the last time I did a cv boot replacement was on a 2000 (pin holding axle to tranny) MY 05 apparently has a C clip that locks into the tranny. Instructions I have read said "if you are replacing the axle" you can place a pry bar between the green cv cup and the tranny and pop it out. It seems to suggest that this could damage the cup. How do you remove the axle from the tranny if you are going to reuse (reboot) the axle?Is that C clip designed to be popped out and can it be reused? Any write ups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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idosubaru Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) yep, there's nothing to it - just pulls out and pushes back in. if it sounds complicated, you're over thinking it. it's tight so it'll be harder the more limited your mobility/strength/access/tools. actually it's just like your 2000 as well - the stubby shafts in all older 4EAT's pull right out as well, they're just not integrated into the axle. axle and stubby shaft. newer stuff that is just one piece, not two so to speak. Edited May 11, 2016 by grossgary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks all. Lucky's video even says "if you aren't going to reuse the axle... use the handy pry bar" I was asking about if I wanted to reboot so I guess I'm in for a tug o war with the lil bugger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 Well, this was posted alongside Lucky's video: least is best... although also a friggfin' mess, I may have to try this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I've always used prybars, never had an issue. It's not going to hurt the axle cup. Not sure what metalurigic process goes into those but they're tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I've always used prybars, never had an issue. It's not going to hurt the axle cup. Not sure what metalurigic process goes into those but they're tough. +1. seriously it's not hard. you'd have to *try* to damage anything. they easily pull out by hand if you have the access/mobility/strength - so it takes very little effort with a pry bar. there's a post every now and again where someone accidentaly pulled it out while working on something else even when they weren't trying. seating them is trickier than getting them out. they tap right in with a 2x4 but who wants to go tap-tap-tapping on their brand new axle boot!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) [/size]That's why I found this guy's technique to repair boot without removing from wheel interesting[/size]Fewer parts to monkey around with.[/size] Edited May 13, 2016 by brus brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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