brown_devil
10/5/2007 1:24:05 PM
I am trying to replace the cv boots on my protege (1.5l engine manual trans) because they are a little cracked but not yet leaking. I was able to disassemble everything but I can't get the axle halves out of the transmission or the intermediate shaft. The manual I have says to pry the shafts out but there is not much room on the drivers side although I tried as hard as I could. On the passengers side I was able place a block of wood against the inner cv joint and hit it with a hammer but it still did not come out. Any suggestions? Is is possible to change the boots without removing the axles?
Thanks,
Mike
hixx
10/5/2007 4:59:09 PM
Yes you can disasemble the outer joint easily and slide the boot on then reasemble the joint.
MazdaES
10/6/2007 7:09:56 PM
The shop manual says you separate by using a brass bar between the drive shaft and the joint shaft.
On the left side, separate by prying with the bar inserted between the outer ring and the transaxle.
