Outer CV boot replacement

[machster]

Can the outer boot be replaced on the rear axle without breaking loose the axle nut? I am going to replace both boots, RMS, and clutch.

[Loren]

http://www.renntech.org/forums/tutorials/article/117-cv-boot-replacement/

[machster]

Can the axle nut be removed with a air tool instead of a breaker bar?

[Loren]

Can the axle nut be removed with a air tool instead of a breaker bar?

I guess if you have an air tool that will over 340 ftlb, for removal.

[machster]

What is the best way to re-torque the nut to 340 lbs?

[Loren]

Find or borrow a toque multiplier tool. Most good shops have them and might loan one to you.

[hancock1701]

I just recently did this. And I did it without removing the axle nut. I dropped the catalytic converters, and removed the boots (both inner and outer) off the transmission side of the CV axle.

[san rensho]

What is the best way to re-torque the nut to 340 lbs?

Divide 340 by your weight in pounds (no cheating!). This will give you distance in feet. Mark that distance on your breaker bar and with the bar attached to the nut, stand on the breaker bar with all your weight at precisely the measured distance until the nut doesn't turn any more.

[pgboxters]

torque wrench its the tightening that has to be right.