CV Boot Clamp/Strap Replacement (pics) (3 Viewers)

[Montymitch]

I got a proper set of pliers and they made quick work of it. One side done, one side to go. I was able to bake a loaf of Russian rye black bread while I reassembled the unit.

 

[alane24]

Awesome write up. I discovered some seepage on the shaft end of the outer boot and noticed the clamp wasn’t tight enough around the axle shaft. Looks like this will solve that.

 

[bmwjnky]

What is the general consensus on size for the smaller clamps? I read through here and only found one person show sizes on the parts bag but they said the ones they got were too small. Mine are leaking since leveling my truck and want to fix it before I go on a road trip in a couple weeks. I want to use the crimp style clamps, I've never had good luck with the OE style twist to tighten and fold over clamps.

 

[DuckLN]

What is the general consensus on size for the smaller clamps? I read through here and only found one person show sizes on the parts bag but they said the ones they got were too small. Mine are leaking since leveling my truck and want to fix it before I go on a road trip in a couple weeks. I want to use the crimp style clamps, I've never had good luck with the OE style twist to tighten and fold over clamps.

Ive posted the correct sizes at least once this year.

 

[DuckLN]

Didnt mean to sound like a jerk and I apologize. I hope you were able to find the right ones.

 

[bmwjnky]

Didnt mean to sound like a jerk and I apologize. I hope you were able to find the right ones.

I found some screw style clamps that will hopefully get me by for a little while. When I have the original clamps off I’ll measure with my calipers and find what size one time use clamps I need then put the screw clamps on to stop the leak till the clamps I want show up.

 

[DuckLN]

Here are the sizes and part numbers:

 

[packeted]

Hey folks, both of the smaller boot ends on the driver side are leaking on my '06 LX. The boot itself is in decent condition with no tears. I've been through this thread and several others and haven't come to a clear decision on what clamp to go with. I like the simplicity of the McMaster worm drive clamp but don't think I can bring myself to leave that on permanently. I will be doing it in-situ so would prefer an option that is doable with the access you have with the axle on the car.

Perhaps the best option I've found so far is what was mentioned in a previous (Amazon product ASIN B00D4NB4VE) and the $16 GearWrench tool. Did anyone actually use this and have success?

If anyone has a spare couple of the McMaster's I wouldn't mind them as backup (feel free to DM!)..

 

[packeted]

Hey folks, both of the smaller boot ends on the driver side are leaking on my '06 LX. The boot itself is in decent condition with no tears. I've been through this thread and several others and haven't come to a clear decision on what clamp to go with. I like the simplicity of the McMaster worm drive clamp but don't think I can bring myself to leave that on permanently. I will be doing it in-situ so would prefer an option that is doable with the access you have with the axle on the car.

Perhaps the best option I've found so far is what was mentioned in a previous (Amazon product ASIN B00D4NB4VE) and the $16 GearWrench tool. Did anyone actually use this and have success?

If anyone has a spare couple of the McMaster's I wouldn't mind them as backup (feel free to DM!)..

Just as a follow-up to this, I ended up ordering these parts from Amazon - the CTA clamps and the Gearwrench tool. It did the job perfectly with a nice clean look (photo attached before I bent the retaining clips down). Difficult to gauge how tight to go but it's secure and I expect will hold. I also got a couple of the McMaster clamps thanks to Mike, will keep them in my back pocket for next time!

 

[scottm]

We can use zip ties... damn!

I bought a used Subaru with zip-ties on the boots. Held up for many years, never saw any grease leaking. Maybe water was getting in at the spot where the zip-ties came together, but I never had trouble with them.

 

[bmwjnky]

I don't remember if I posted these or not but this is what I used. If you don't have the special tool to squeeze them tight you can use side cutters then carefully tap the squeeze point down with a hammer. I will be doing my driver side boot tomorrow and doing the boot stretch mode like I did on the passenger side a few months ago. Also going to replace my torn rack boot on the same side while I'm in there.

CV Boot Clamp Kit - Stainless Steel Universal Adjustable Axle Boot CV Joint Bands Drive Axle Shaft Joint Crimp Clamps 24Pcs(12pcs Large+ 12pcs Small) https://a.co/d/j2kvRh6

 

[PabloCruise]

I'm going to be fixing my leaky CV's tomorrow with PFran's CV band kit (thanks Paul, got it today!). I've been poking around looking for what type of grease to add to the CVs, but haven't really found anything definitive for those of us who want to add grease but don't have the OEM boot kit w/ Mr. T's grease on hand.

I will eventually pull the shafts and properly clean/re-boot them, but I'm going on a very sudden 2500 mile round trip (NW Ohio and back this week), and I'd like to add a little fresh grease and get some of the milky, runny yuck out of the joints before the trip just for peace of mind. I have a grease gun full of moly grease at home for the prop shafts...should I just get a needle adapter and go to town with that, or run to the local Checker's and see what CV-specific grease they have?

I was at the local ORLY and saw this. Has anyone used?
I am wondering if I can get the grease in past the boot just with this tube?

 

[PabloCruise]

I saw these metal bands at the ORLY as well.
Has anyone used these? Tighten them w/ pliers:

 

[PabloCruise]

Last question - any words of wisdom for cutting off the old bands?
AFAIK, I am leaking at the small clamps, both inner and outer boots.

 

[bmwjnky]

Last question - any words of wisdom for cutting off the old bands?
AFAIK, I am leaking at the small clamps, both inner and outer boots.

Carefully start prying at the exposed tab with a flat screwdriver or if you have it a hook tool. Then once lifted enough you can cut it with some good side cutters otherwise you can pull it off from the tab at the end of the clamp with pliers.

 

[PabloCruise]

Carefully start prying at the exposed tab with a flat screwdriver or if you have it a hook tool. Then once lifted enough you can cut it with some good side cutters otherwise you can pull it off from the tab at the end of the clamp with pliers.

Thank you!

Putting some links in here:

https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-4240-Joint-Clamp/dp/B00D4NB4VE?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=ihco-20

https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-3191-Joint-Tightening-Wrench/dp/B0002SRDDC/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_1/139-9551579-7713053?pd_rd_w=ksbFF&content-id=amzn1.sym.c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_p=c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_r=A9S0PFH8PCV92WT5F9CC&pd_rd_wg=gilp9&pd_rd_r=18cff32e-7b12-4dee-954c-ca45ea8c6780&pd_rd_i=B0002SRDDC&psc=1