CV Boot and suspension parts list.

[canadiankid]

So I am planning on doing a cv boot and front suspension. I have some questions I couldn't find solid answers for.

Parts I have/will have:
Cv boots inner and outer.
billstein sport shock absorbers(2)
H&R springs
30mm hex socket
spring compressor


1)Do I need to use a special grease when I put the axle back in the diff?
2)Do I need a new axle nut?
3)Do I need a new axle nut retainer?
4)Do I need a new retaining clip for the cv joint?
5)Are there any special tools I will need?
6)Will I need a hub puller to get the axle out of the hub?(front wheel bearings were done a month ago.) I will be pulling the whole strut assembly.
7)Are there any parts I am missing?

Thanks in advance.

[canadiankid]

It looks like the cv boot kit came with a new axle nut, a retainer and possibly a new cv clip I think. Still hoping to get answers to the other questions before I pull it apart amd realize I am missing something.

[mrbobian]

The only tool that makes the job a little nicer is a good circlip tool. Trying to get that thing out of there is a pain without one.

Also, did you order shocks and springs yet? If no I would advise against that setup. If it too late, be sure to cut the bumpstops on those shocks before you even put them in...

[nando]

the axle nut that comes with the CV boot kit can't be used for an ix. you need to buy that seperately. it does come with the CV clip.

1) no. there's no grease. it just snaps into place.
2) no, unless yours is damaged. it's a good idea to buy a pair in case one gets stripped.
3) I don't even use these things. the nuts not going to come loose, and even if it did, it would destroy the bearing but it's not like your wheel is going to fall off.
4) comes in the boot kit
5) a 30mm socket, 1/2" breaker bar, and about 3 feet of steel pipe.
6) no but it makes it easier. you can use a brass punch to smack the shaft in the center, or if you're lucky and it's not rusty, it will just push right out. clean the splines WELL and use copper antiseize, next time it will be easier.
7) if you're doing springs/shocks, you may want a collar nut tool, but I use a pipe wrench. also you could get new dust boots and bump stops (unless you have bilstiens, they have their own bumpstops).

[canadiankid]

Just finished. Only extra tool I bought was a 30mm socket for my impact gun. Hardest part was getting the axle back in the diff. I didnt do the suspension yet. I saw on another site axle nut torque is 184 ft lbs. Can anyone confirm that? I definitely didn't use the axle nut that came with the boot kit. I looked at it, looked again and thought, "WTF." Doesn't look anything like the old one.

Circlip was easy. The advice I can give, is be patient. I struggled a bit. Then I just carefully opened the clip with the circlip pliers, and gently slid the joint off the splines. Force isn't always the answer, sometimes it just takes a gentle touch.

Everything was nice and simple. The only thing that truly scares me is accidentally stripping a bolt and having to wait days to get a new one in while my car is stuck in the garage. Got to be very careful and use penetrating oil.

I will do suspension next in a week or so.

[z122643]

Well done. I use 160 ft lbs for the axle nut. I could not actually locate the correct torque.