Cv Boots slipped down

99summitx · 08-19-2009, 05:06 PM

Just going over the machine today while the rims are out getting new tires after a vandalism last week. I found the front CV boots have slipped down the axle off the built up part where the pinch band holds it. Squeezed the boots and Yes there is water in there, some grease came out and looks clean. I can slide the boot back up over the hump with the band still on. Question is ? should I pull the boots off and have a look or just add some grease and hoseclamp it back up? I doubt if the dealer would honor warranty to check it out & redo the boots.,

AreWeThereYet · 08-19-2009, 06:46 PM

Just fold the boots back, letting the air dry out the water, then get new bands. Clean the band recess and the inside of the boot and clamp it back together.

sumx54 · 08-19-2009, 08:29 PM

I just did mine today on the can-ram. I pulled the boot back and COMPLETELY cleaned the cv joint and boot out with half a dozen rags and two cans of brake klean then I packed the joint with new grease and reinstalled the boot with a new clamp. I felt better cleaning the thing right out rather than finding out later that I had left sand or grit in there. Good Luck

99summitx · 08-19-2009, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by sumx54

I just did mine today on the can-ram. I pulled the boot back and COMPLETELY cleaned the cv joint and boot out with half a dozen rags and two cans of brake klean then I packed the joint with new grease and reinstalled the boot with a new clamp. I felt better cleaning the thing right out rather than finding out later that I had left sand or grit in there. Good Luck

What did you use to get the clamp off and to reinstall the clamp?

sumx54 · 08-20-2009, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by 99summitx

What did you use to get the clamp off and to reinstall the clamp?

Just a pair of pliers. Squeeze the clamp shut and hook it back over the latch.

catzuki · 08-23-2009, 10:33 AM

one of mine did the same thing. Im just gonna pop the clamp off and move it back up and then put some sleve retainer there and the boot back on.

08-19-2009, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
99summitx Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Deer AB Posts: 953 Casino Cash: $610847 Thanks: 292 Thanked 414 Times in 216 Posts No Classified Ratings	Cv Boots slipped down Just going over the machine today while the rims are out getting new tires after a vandalism last week. I found the front CV boots have slipped down the axle off the built up part where the pinch band holds it. Squeezed the boots and Yes there is water in there, some grease came out and looks clean. I can slide the boot back up over the hump with the band still on. Question is ? should I pull the boots off and have a look or just add some grease and hoseclamp it back up? I doubt if the dealer would honor warranty to check it out & redo the boots., __________________ 2009 Kawaski Teryx V-twin 750fi, 27" ITP XTR's, Full snorkel 1999 Skidoo Summit 670X 151"x2"x16" Powdermax, SLP Twin Pipes, Digatron 8 tooth Extro's, 8" Mauhler Riser, RydeFX shocks 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5.9

08-19-2009, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
AreWeThereYet Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Grande Prairie Posts: 402 Casino Cash: $252960 Thanks: 25 Thanked 89 Times in 71 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: Cv Boots slipped down Just fold the boots back, letting the air dry out the water, then get new bands. Clean the band recess and the inside of the boot and clamp it back together. __________________ 07 660 Rhino Save a horse, ride a cowboy.

08-19-2009, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
sumx54 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rocky Posts: 2,448 Casino Cash: $1940790 Thanks: 969 Thanked 1,238 Times in 750 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: Cv Boots slipped down I just did mine today on the can-ram. I pulled the boot back and COMPLETELY cleaned the cv joint and boot out with half a dozen rags and two cans of brake klean then I packed the joint with new grease and reinstalled the boot with a new clamp. I felt better cleaning the thing right out rather than finding out later that I had left sand or grit in there. Good Luck __________________ http://www.AbsoluteAdventure.ca ATV Rentals and Guiding Services 08 Can-Am 800 (not stock)

08-19-2009, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
99summitx Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Deer AB Posts: 953 Casino Cash: $610847 Thanks: 292 Thanked 414 Times in 216 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: Cv Boots slipped down Originally Posted by sumx54 I just did mine today on the can-ram. I pulled the boot back and COMPLETELY cleaned the cv joint and boot out with half a dozen rags and two cans of brake klean then I packed the joint with new grease and reinstalled the boot with a new clamp. I felt better cleaning the thing right out rather than finding out later that I had left sand or grit in there. Good Luck What did you use to get the clamp off and to reinstall the clamp? __________________ 2009 Kawaski Teryx V-twin 750fi, 27" ITP XTR's, Full snorkel 1999 Skidoo Summit 670X 151"x2"x16" Powdermax, SLP Twin Pipes, Digatron 8 tooth Extro's, 8" Mauhler Riser, RydeFX shocks 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5.9

08-20-2009, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
sumx54 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rocky Posts: 2,448 Casino Cash: $1940790 Thanks: 969 Thanked 1,238 Times in 750 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: Cv Boots slipped down Originally Posted by 99summitx What did you use to get the clamp off and to reinstall the clamp? Just a pair of pliers. Squeeze the clamp shut and hook it back over the latch. __________________ http://www.AbsoluteAdventure.ca ATV Rentals and Guiding Services 08 Can-Am 800 (not stock)

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08-23-2009, 10:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
catzuki Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelliher, Saskatchewan Posts: 676 Casino Cash: $113000 Thanks: 15 Thanked 110 Times in 93 Posts No Classified Ratings Mood	Re: Cv Boots slipped down one of mine did the same thing. Im just gonna pop the clamp off and move it back up and then put some sleve retainer there and the boot back on. __________________ 2009 Kawasaki Teryx 750 EFI LE ITP SS 212 14" Black W/27"R14 ITP XTR'S Tracker 4k Winch on multi mount Muzzy duals,EPI clutch, PC5, K&N filter cab and plow soon.... 2003 Dodge 3500 4x4

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