Replacing CV joint covers? What do I need?

Supervinnie40 · 24th April 2024, 06:27

Hello everybody,

During my last MOT the mechanic advised to replaced the CV joint covers. There was a tiny split in the rubber cover on 1 side, and the other one looked worn as well.

I have done quite a bit of work on cars, but never done these items.
Is there a How-to? Or can somebody explain it to me?

From what I think:
- Remove the wheel
- Remove the brake disc
- Remove wheel hub/bearing
- Disconnecte the drive shaft from the hub
- Slide the old cover from the drive shaft
- Slide the new cover over the drive shaft
- Reconnect everything back

But I might be missing crucial steps?
Anything else I should be doing while I'm tackling this job? Something servicable that I should do while I'm at it?
Maybe something I should look out for?

Also, would I need special tools? Or are basic household tools sufficient?

Any pointers or advice is very welcome. I enjoy working on cars and learning and I want to do a good job ;-).

24th April 2024, 06:27	#1
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Replacing CV joint covers? What do I need? Hello everybody, During my last MOT the mechanic advised to replaced the CV joint covers. There was a tiny split in the rubber cover on 1 side, and the other one looked worn as well. I have done quite a bit of work on cars, but never done these items. Is there a How-to? Or can somebody explain it to me? From what I think: - Remove the wheel - Remove the brake disc - Remove wheel hub/bearing - Disconnecte the drive shaft from the hub - Slide the old cover from the drive shaft - Slide the new cover over the drive shaft - Reconnect everything back But I might be missing crucial steps? Anything else I should be doing while I'm tackling this job? Something servicable that I should do while I'm at it? Maybe something I should look out for? Also, would I need special tools? Or are basic household tools sufficient? Any pointers or advice is very welcome. I enjoy working on cars and learning and I want to do a good job ;-). __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.