Re: Sonett 3 Outer cv boot

I've done it both ways, and I'd recommend doing it over the T-end of the shaft. Here's pictures of the tool I
made, though not of it in use:

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/86198/sn/4363595/name/CV+Boot+shoehorn+A.jpg

http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/86198/sn/1080671447/name/CV+boot+shoehorn+B.jpg

In use, the shoehorn is inserted through the boot and they are together put over one of the ends of the "T"
which has been lightly greased. After pushing the boot down onto the T-end as far as possible, the shoehorn
is pulled around over the other end.

One possible advantage of doing it the other way is that the balls in the cv joint can be replaced. (I'll leave
it to others to opine whether that is useful, since obviously wear occurs in the cast inner and outer joint
parts, but the new balls were nice and shiny compared to the old and scratched ones and the joints have never
exhibited any problem since. The balls are a standard inch size available at any bearing house.)

Reassembling a disassembled shaft necessitates compressing a spring ring deeply into its groove on the
splined end of the shaft. I didn't have access to the special splined-jaw pliers for that, but I was able to
compress the ring using a few small drill bits, some .030" brass shim stock and a hose clamp.

Xenon

--- In vSAAB@..., MH <m.hilvers <at> ...> wrote:
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> > Anyone have a substitute for this?
> You can still get the original ones, no need for substitutes.
> 
> > Can you just press out the axel (after removing assembly)
> No need to press out the axle to replace the dust boot. There are two 
> ways to do that

Re: Re: Sonett 3 Outer cv boot

> ... where on the open market to acquire these elusive boots?

Skandix-USA has them;
https://ssl.kundenserver.de/www.skandix-usa.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=154ff8485d4c173/shopdata/0020_SAAB+Parts/0050_Drive+Train/product_details.shopscript?article=0050_CV%2Bboot%2Bkit%2Binner%2B=281002876=29

part nos 1002875 and 1002876

> Any temp patch in the meantime?

silicone...

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Re: Re: Sonett 3 Outer cv boot

Re: Sonett 3 Outer cv boot

There's no temporary patch, but on the other hand, unless you are driving on sandy windswept or wet and
salted roads, I wouldn't be overly concerned about delaying the repair just as long as you are careful to
keep injecting some moly-graph grease in amongst the balls now and then to keep them lubed and quiet.

While with the wheel aimed straight ahead it might seem there's room for a patch, when turning it can be seen
that the room completely disappears and any patch will be put under tremendous stress.

One nice thing about these Saab half shafts and bearing carriers is that they are swappable left for right;
possibly something which will prolong the useful life of both wheel bearings and U-joints.

Xenon

--- In vSAAB@..., Michael Adams <mica <at> ...> wrote:
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> Thanks for the help, and where on the open market to acquire these elusive boots? Any temp patch in the
meantime? I was thinking of swopping the whole side from a parts car but I would much rather service this one.
> Mike
>

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