Most cars have two CV boots. The boot on the wheel side and the boot on the gearbox side. The boots offer protection to the CV joint of the car. The CV joint is the connecting piece between the wheels and the drive shaft. This connection ensures that the driving force is transferred to the rotating wheels. In addition, it is ensured that the wheels can compress and steer. This ensures that the drive is lubricated and that the car can steer. The CV boot is a protective cover made of rubber or thermoplastic and ensures that no dirt or moisture can get into the CV joint. This prevents premature wear on the drive shaft components.
CV boot broken
By timely replacing a CV boot that is broken, you ensure that the CV joint remains in good condition and that no damage is caused to the drive shaft. During the APK inspection, attention will also be paid to the condition of the CV boot. The car will therefore be rejected with a worn CV boot.
You can recognize a worn or torn CV boot by regularly checking it for cracks or dryness. By shining a flashlight on the part, you can see whether the rubber is still flexible and free of cracks. Do you see small dryness cracks starting to form in the CV boot? Then we advise you to replace the cover as soon as possible to avoid further damage and high costs to other damaged parts.
Replacing CV boot
You can replace the CV boot yourself with sufficient technical insight. To carry out this job, you should take into account a time frame of about 3 to 4 hours. In order to be able to get to the boot, the drive shaft must first be dismantled. This means that the front wheel and the steering joints have to be removed. The wheel bearing hubs must also be removed before you can properly access the CV boot. Once the parts have been removed, make sure that the wheel bearing and drive shaft components are also checked for wear and replaced if necessary.
Buy CV boot
You can buy a new CV boot cheaply and quickly at Winparts. With your car model you can easily navigate to the right parts for your car. Fill this in on the website and the appropriate parts will be displayed. Are you looking for other drivetrain parts? At Winparts you will also find dust covers, wheel hub nuts, clutch rods and mounting propshaft.