Front axle boot replacement quick quesitons.
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 12:47 pm
OK I am about to replace my front axle boot with a solid boot. I have the pinz spring compressors and the axle press off tool. Just some quick questions.
Can I remove the stearing arm directly off the hub by the 3 attaching bolt and or nuts? That should allow me to put it back together without any adjustment to stearing. Will oil leak out of the hub (should I drain it first)?
Current action plan:
1. Block back tires and jack it up via differential housing and insert jack stand at a height the opposite tire can barely touch the ground to compensate for weight removed from the work side.
2. remove tire and place nuts to keep brake in place
3. remove tie rod by 3 attaching bolts/nuts.
4. pinch off brake line with hose clamp and remove from hub.
5. compress spring until removable.
6. remove over limit strap and shock (inspect for wear).
7. attach axle press off tool. Measure / mark where things are located for reference in reassembly.
8. work the chisel into the split to relieve clamping force keeping the halfs together.
9. remove the current boot clamps
10. work the axle half off with the press off tool and set aside checking condition of o-ring. (care not to drop)
11. work old boot off cleaning things as needed.
12. put on new boot with a good silicon sealant on connection surfaces and clamp in place.
13. fit things back together in reverse
14. bleed brakes.
Possible gotchas:
oil leaks
worn o-ring
worn or damaged ring boot attaches to
bolts not wanting to come out (kroil + heat + possibly have to drill out)
spring bomb
Anything I am missing?
Thanks
Scott
PS: I wish the forum had stickies for peoples write ups. Searching is difficult when you use common words like axle boot.
Can I remove the stearing arm directly off the hub by the 3 attaching bolt and or nuts? That should allow me to put it back together without any adjustment to stearing. Will oil leak out of the hub (should I drain it first)?
Current action plan:
1. Block back tires and jack it up via differential housing and insert jack stand at a height the opposite tire can barely touch the ground to compensate for weight removed from the work side.
2. remove tire and place nuts to keep brake in place
3. remove tie rod by 3 attaching bolts/nuts.
4. pinch off brake line with hose clamp and remove from hub.
5. compress spring until removable.
6. remove over limit strap and shock (inspect for wear).
7. attach axle press off tool. Measure / mark where things are located for reference in reassembly.
8. work the chisel into the split to relieve clamping force keeping the halfs together.
9. remove the current boot clamps
10. work the axle half off with the press off tool and set aside checking condition of o-ring. (care not to drop)
11. work old boot off cleaning things as needed.
12. put on new boot with a good silicon sealant on connection surfaces and clamp in place.
13. fit things back together in reverse
14. bleed brakes.
Possible gotchas:
oil leaks
worn o-ring
worn or damaged ring boot attaches to
bolts not wanting to come out (kroil + heat + possibly have to drill out)
spring bomb
Anything I am missing?
Thanks
Scott
PS: I wish the forum had stickies for peoples write ups. Searching is difficult when you use common words like axle boot.