Not sure if this is a common thing or not, wasn't really able to find anything via search but my phone behaves strangely with forum search engines nomatterwhat...

If the boot separates from the collar, can it be reassembled? The collars on these axles have a ring opening the boot fits into. It looks like the ring is pressed from the inside out to clip the boot into place. Is this correct? How can I accomplish this without buying a bigger boot and using a hoseclamp? Pic included..

Ps. Why the hell did this axle fall apart on me is a good question. The drivers side, inner joint POPPED and power to the wheels gone. Luckily it was feet from my house. This axle was assembled and installed properly about a week prior, either a new or reman from cardone, who knows. It says new but I don't know.. well, point is, now the ball bearings don't fit into the race cage. The used to pop in, now they just pass though over the grooves.
Can anyone relate to my experience here haha

 

Get a new CV joint kit here... it will come with a boot that won't fall apart: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...SUSaxl_pg1.htm

And, if you need help installing it, watch this:

 

I have seen those kits, and may end up with something along those lines. I purchased two cardone assemblies, the passenger side is holding up perfectly. I removed both old axles and cleaned and repacked the old pass side and put in on the drivers side and have had no problems for now. I just don't like the idea of having a Porsche axle on one side and a cardone on the other. I'd rather keep them together.

Should cardone have anything to do with this? I emailed them weeks ago and have not received a response.

It seems a shame to buy a new joint when all this one needs is the race cage and the boot secured..

 

Great videos, Van. Thanks for supplying those. Just in time for my next project.

 

I agree, used them and some other resources the first time I took these axles apart.

Figured out how to press the boot on...exhaust pipe flange tool does the trick. Now to find a bearing cage..

 

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Van will be played by Van in tonight's production of "Rebuilding a CV Joint Boot".

 

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Van will be played by Van in tonight's production of "Rebuilding a CV Joint Boot".