Is this something I can fix myself? Any how tos?

 

i got the same problem, my mechinanic said $40 to fix. sounds easiest. look like a alot of bullshit to fix it...

 

JK.

Its not that fun, you have to pull the axel off. Wouldnt recomend this for anyone to do it.

 

If the boot is ripped then the axle is on its way out. Go to autozone and get a replacement axle for 65 and swap it out yourself.

 

easy, peice of cake !!
take old axle to autozone for core
and get a new axle for under 100 bucks
common let do some tech to your honda!

 

same thing happened on my first civic. if its the inner boot, then you might as well get a new axle, if its the outer boot, it's pretty easy to replace. the only thing that sucks is there are usually a lot of stubborn bolts down there and you need a special tool to tighten the clamp that holds the boot on, so it takes a long time if its your first time messing with that stuff. i'd pay a shop to do it.

 

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how to:

remove wheel, remove lower balljoint from lower arm, remove tie rod from spindle assembly,remove the "fork" ie; lower strut assembly, remove 32mm nut on axle, swing the hub assembly outward from the axle, next put a flat-head screwdriver between the axle and the tranny, then pry out the axle from the tranny. the axle is held but a retaining clip. if this is the outer cv boot that needs to be replace then replace the inner cv boot as well since honda recommends that you replace both cv boots as one instead of just one boot.

for the other posters who said you need a "special tool" is bullshit. all I used was slip-joint plier to crimp the metal bands together. took me less then 5 seconds to do each metal bands. btw why pay $50-$100 for a new or rebuilt cv joint when you can spend $20+ grease plus 1 hour on a weekend to do it and save you the money and gain a little more experience on working on your own car? besides you'll know it's done right. changing cv boots is easy and a little greasy but that's what come out of working with cars. if you can't stand a little grease I suggest you take it to shop. just my .02

 

I did my own and I'm not all that good with cars yet... Cost me a little more than 40$ (cdn) though... I'd do it again 'cause now I know all the stupid little tricks....

When pulling the joint apart don't be afreaid to hit it REALLY hard, and when you are putting it back together it's a lot easier than you'd think.... If it's tough then the ring is probably askew, so recenter it and try again.

One other tip... When I tore mine apart I was smart enough to put the axle in the vise so I was holding the hammer with my right hand and the brass bar (a more accuarte way of hitting your target) with my left.

I wasn't so smart when I re-assembled it... I was holding the axle with my right hand and the hammer with my left.

Let me tell you something, when you hit the knuckle of your right index finger between the flat hammer and the flat surface of the axle. It's not a good thing if you you can see the bone of the knucle through the split in the skin.

On the upside I now know that Honda Axle Grease isn't all that bad for you...


Modified by Arbadacarba at 7:20 PM 11/11/2003

 

i've prolly done about 5 now, and every time i say it will be my last. One integra outer boot took several hours for me to do. Stupid stubborn clip rings to take off, pressed on splines and GREASE!! Everywhere!!

The other bad part is some aftermarket new bands they supply. can't tighten the buggers by hand and i have no idea what tool they expect me too buy. reusing the original bands are the way to go, unless they are the spot welded type, then make sure you have a parts car .

175$ cdn for a new axel or 25$ for the outer boot (inner boots last forever), saving 100$ worth it for some pain? NO!! Next time i'm going to get a "split boot" or a "zip lock" boot and do it the easy way. I will never take an axel apart again. the friggin mechanics want 90$ for the operation.

BTW i've replaced several "driven with" ripped boots and the axels were never toasted at a result.

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take old axle to autozone for core
and get a new axle for under 100 bucks
common let do some tech to your honda! </TD></TR></TABLE>