This is no substitute for dismantling, cleaning and repacking, but it's better
than nothing.
steve

Robert Rountree wrote:

> This is an idea I have been kicking around, I just sent this to Bill... let
> me know what the rest of you guys think.
> -------------------------
> (after finding the article Bill was talking about and seeing the photos)
>
> Well that's different than I was thinking...... My idea is much simpler,
> with less mess and far less labor, BUT not as complete an operation....Here
> is what I'm want to do to the 8 CV's on my Van... NOT remove them (first
> giant labor saver)... First on the small end of the boots, carefully slide a
> flat screw driver (or metal shim) under the metal band, so it's between the
> boot and under the band, being careful NOT to rip or tear the boot,
> .....next ... using a Dremel tool, cut the band across the screwdriver (or
> what ever you slide under there to protect the boot from the dremel
> disc)..... remove the band and now slide a screw driver under the boot,
> lifting it up, being careful not to tear the boot..... now slide your grease
> gun nipple (with a CV grease cartridge in it) up in there and give it a few
> good shots... remove everything and gently massage the boot (being careful
> not to crack it) by massaging it, you are trying to even out the grease so
> it's not all in one lump, so when that axle gets to spinning, the G forces
> don't cause it to load on just one spot....make sure the boot has returned
> to it's round shape (might need to lift the edge again to let some air in)
> .... last step... instead of using a new metal band, which I can't find
> anywhere by themselves, I was thinking that 2 or 3 good nylon tie lock
> straps each with the clip centered equally around the shaft would work ok,
> unless you got into some deep muck or ice slush.....this would be an item
> that you would check now and then, having 3 would give you some warning and
> back up if you started loosing them.... what do you think?
>
> Rob
> 87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure 79k km
> Moonstone Ont.
> rountree@planeteer.com