Ford Galaxy Cv Gaitor Replacement

[roger owen]

My 2002 Galaxy diesel (with 6 speed box) has just failed it's MOT on a split CV gaitor on the NS. I see there is an excellent description from back in 2003 about how to replace the CV joint. But I'm wondering if I need to follow all the instructions for just a gaitor replacement?

 

Thanks.

[aaronp]

strangely enough today have replaced whole right drive shaft on me Galaxy1.9tdi 2003, it was easier and cheaper to replace whole shaft as it only cost

[roger owen]

strangely enough today have replaced whole right drive shaft on me Galaxy1.9tdi 2003, it was easier and cheaper to replace whole shaft as it only cost

[aaronp]

seriously dont bother with small things that will take u whole day to do, just buy whole shaft euro car parts and replace it urself , ive never replaced one before, but honest is childs play.

[sparky Paul]

There's a supplier on fleabay selling complete new driveshafts for around Edited July 12, 2009 by sparky Paul

[f0ster]

hello

there are aftermarket suppliers who can supply c/v joint gaiters for under a tenner, also these gaiters are made of silicone rubber which is very stretchy, the gaiter can be stretched over the joint and it will shrink back to the original size, you then put grease in to the gaiter and slide it down the shaft to the joint, one word of caution! you must not get grease under the surface where the gaiter clamps to the joint, other wise it can pop off on the first bend, by the way these type of gaitetrs do not perish because they are made of silicone rubber

[roger owen]

seriously dont bother with small things that will take u whole day to do, just buy whole shaft euro car parts and replace it urself , ive never replaced one before, but honest is childs play.

 

Thanks, good advice!

 

Roger

[roger owen]

hello

there are aftermarket suppliers who can supply c/v joint gaiters for under a tenner, also these gaiters are made of silicone rubber which is very stretchy, the gaiter can be stretched over the joint and it will shrink back to the original size, you then put grease in to the gaiter and slide it down the shaft to the joint, one word of caution! you must not get grease under the surface where the gaiter clamps to the joint, other wise it can pop off on the first bend, by the way these type of gaitetrs do not perish because they are made of silicone rubber

 

 

Thanks for the advice, I see what you mean about keeping grease away from the fixing part - had the same problem with a Mini (old type).

 

Roger

[roger owen]

There's a supplier on fleabay selling complete new driveshafts for around