it shouldn't be. replace the joint or the axle.
The CV joint is the part inside the boot.
Lift the vehicle using a jack. Inspect the CV boot for problems. Mark the axle. Separate the CV from the shaft. Remove the CV boot clamps. Use a mallet to knock the CV joint off the shaft. Remove the boot from the CV axle shaft.
If the CV boot is torn open forget about re-booting the joint, buy a remanufactured axle and replace it. If the boot is starting to crack or separate but has not torn open to the point you can see the cv joint itself you can re-boot it.Replacing CV JointsThere are places that sell the halfshaft axles already rebuilt as cheap as you can replace the joints. Call your local parts stores.
The boot on my cv joint is stuck inside of the trans how do u go about getting that out and what else do i need to fix after that comes out
CV boot? Tierod boot? Ball joint boot? Driveshaft slip yoke boot? If its torn REPLACE it
you can get the cv boot kit that you can glue the join on rather than taking the drive shaft off
To replace the outer CV joint boot on a Honda ATV, first, lift the ATV and secure it on jack stands. Remove the wheel and axle nut, then disconnect the axle from the hub and pull it out. Carefully cut off the old boot and clean the CV joint, then apply new grease before sliding on the new boot. Finally, secure the new boot with clamps, reassemble the axle, and reinstall the wheel.
A cracked boot itself won't cause a CV joint to make noise. However, a cracked boot WILL cause the grease to be slung out and allow dirt to enter the CV joint. And a contaminated CV joint that is starved for lubricant WILL eventually start to make noise.
There are some kits available for some cars, but not many.
They make replacements that are split in half, but they aren't generally recommended. What's best (unfortunately) is to remove the shaft and replace it with a stock cv boot. If the cv boot has been open to the elements for a while, damage in the cv joint might have occured.
To pull the outer CV joint on a 1996 Honda FourTrax ATV to replace the boot, first, remove the wheel and brake caliper, then disconnect the axle nut using a socket. Next, use a hammer or a CV joint puller to tap the joint off the axle shaft, taking care not to damage the splines. Once removed, you can replace the boot and reassemble the joint by reversing the steps. Be sure to use new grease and securely fasten all components during reinstallation.