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:::Jerry:::: wrote:
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Hi, I checked the CV boots on my fwd phase II 2000 W Renault
Scenic
yesterday and the ends closest to the wheels had slipped of
slightly
(not completely).

Any idea how this happens?

On the other end of the CV boot (end nearer the centre of the
car)
is
a jubilee clip holding that end in place. There is nothing on
the
ends
that came loose. Should there be?


Yes there should be, and if the inner end really does have a
jubilee
clip holding it then it's been well bodged !

The proper method uses a special clip that is made from steel
wound
around it's self several times but a suitable replacement is a
standard cable tie (you will need a long one for the outer -
wheel -
end of the boot). If the boot has been displaced for sometime
there
will probably be a lot of grease deposited onto the hub area, you
really need to obtain a new sachet of this grease to replace what
is
now missing, this is special CV grease and it is also horrid stuff
to
work with - wear latex or similar gloves !....


There should be a clip each end.

I didn't say there shouldn't be, just that the clip apparently used is
wrong and a bodge.


Nowt wrong with jubilee clips, theyre the best option for the job.
Better than the usual metal bands, which are weaker and can come
off.

Oh right, so the people who frigging designed the joint / boot don't
know what they are doing but some bod on a newsgroup does ?!....

The part of the jubilee clip that contains the worm drive is far to
large, not only could foul the boot causing premature wear, it used on
the larger part of the joint (hub or gearbox side of the point) it
might foul castings and it could also cause the shaft to go out of
balance - although in most situation this will not be noticeable.


Cable ties often work, but also often fail due to inadequate
strength.
If they were really adequate, the originals would be the cheaper
plastic ties as well.


What is lacking here is due to the person doing the job me thinks,
seeing that I could well have replaced more CV boots of all
descriptions (without problems) than you have ever seen !...