Peugeot 306 1.9D Outer CV Joint Boot

Discussion in 'Peugeot 306' started by Chris Howarth, Jun 28, 2005.

  1. I've just noticed that the left-hand outer CV joint boot on my 1993 306 has
    split, throwing grease all around the rear of the hub.

    I was wondering if anyone has successfully replaced the outer boot on a 306
    without removing the driveshaft from the car, and hence avoiding draining
    the transmission oil.

    Without removing the driveshaft I can see two options:

    1. Cut the boot off and attempt to remove the outer part of the outer joint
    whilst hoping that the inner joint's splines stay in the transmission.

    2. Cut the boot off and attempt to fit a universal stretch boot using the
    special stretch cones that are available.

    Has anyone had any success with either of the above methods on a 306 or
    should I just not be lazy and remove the whole driveshaft from the car?

    Any thoughts appreciated...

    Cheers

    Chris
     
    Chris Howarth, Jun 28, 2005
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  2. Chris Howarth

    nigel Guest

    I think on a 93 306 you can renew the gaiter without removing the
    shaft. It involves gettng the shaft out of the hub, cutting the old
    boot away, then hitting the end off with a couple of smart blows from
    a hammer. In a Peugeot boot kit you will get a boot, two clips, grease
    and a circlip. ALWAYS renew the circlip on the end. Then push the end
    piece back on the shaft up to the circlip, and with a small
    screwdriver compress the circlip into the groove while pushing on the
    end. Now hold the tension on the end and hit the end smartly to locate
    it on the shaft. You should only need to hit it a couple of times.

    The problems. The left hand shaft is harder to do than the right hand
    one, because you have to prevent it from coming out of the gearbox
    when you hit the end off. The right hand side is fixed to the centre
    bearing.
    If you have the type of inner gaiter which is rubber and metal then
    you cannot hit the outer off. The best method is to remove the
    driveshaft and take the inner gaiter off and then the outer past the
    inner (if that makes sense). I have never been able to use the stretch
    type with cone. And don't even think about the split type which you
    glue together. They're a complete waste of money IMO.
    If you do remove the driveshafts, renew the seals in the gearbox.
    Oh and good luck!
     
    nigel, Jun 28, 2005
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  3. Many thanks for your advice. I'm still weighing up my options.

    I'm quite tempted to try the 'cone' method, partially because I'm curious
    but mainly because I can get hold of a kit with a cone and a couple of boots
    for a good price. At least if I can't use the cone then the boots should be
    usable when I will inevitably resort to pulling the joint apart!

    Cheers

    Chris
     
    Chris Howarth, Jun 28, 2005
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  4. Chris Howarth

    Neil Jowsey Guest

    The cones work well. Done a couple of boots off a car at my local
    'friendly' garage. They do them on the car all the time.... Much Much
    easier if you lube up the cone with some erm, 'lube'. Not sure what it was
    'CV boot cone slippery blue lube stuff'; it helps to prevent a condition
    called CV boot Tourret's Syndrome as they can be quite a tight fit :)

    N.
     
    Neil Jowsey, Jun 29, 2005
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