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CV boot tool

22K views 44 replies 15 participants last post by  Duneflyer  
#1 ·
I've got to replace a cv boot due to a small tear. Ivan already got an oem replacement on the way but I'm going to need a tool to tighten the clamps.

I'm aware there are several types of these clamps so what is the best tool for this type? I'll pay extra for a better quality tool.


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#2 ·
See if this will work:

 
#6 ·
If you are going to use the OEM bands a large needle nose pliers and a flat blade screwdriver will work. Use the pliers to squeeze the band tight and the screwdriver to lock the band into the notch. I've tried several auto style CV tools and they are less than ideal for the OEM bands.
 
#7 ·
I tried to use pliers one time ended up damaging the CV band. My suggestion would be to get the correct tool or have the dealer install the band for you. Polaris doesn't just sell the band either you have to buy the whole CV boot kit

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#16 ·
Ok, after reading here and watching a YouTube video I found out that yes the factory clamps can be removed easily with a pair of needle nose pliers. The good news is that they are 100% reusable if you dont damage them. So I'm going to have a couple of spares now as I got them off without incident. I went ahead and ordered the pliers though as they help to ensure you dont damage and from what I can tell are going to be just about mandatory to put the bands back on.


As mentioned there are numerous types of band clamps on all sorts of cv joints. For OUR machines it uses what's called a CV boot clamp "earless" type. The tool you need has an end on it that looks like this and cost about $16. A cheap investment to have the proper tool.


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#23 ·
Idk how it is poor advice when you can put a hose clamp on a cv boot on a car and it works fine. I have ran them on derby cars and the cv boot was tore but where the clamp was it never moved and it was bent, twisted and what not and the shaft was clear out of the cup but the clamp was still holding. Yes you should use a cv band clamp there is nothing wrong with that but if somebody wanted a hose clamp would work fine but maybe it's just me I'm from wv idk any better. I'm not trying to get in any pissin matches on here that is not why I joined I take advice just as much as I give and really appreciate it so RZR JOE.... why are we swinging at each other?
 
#33 ·
Not to beat a dead horse, but there’s a really good reason to not use a hose clamp. It physically won’t fit due to tight clearances, at least on 7 of the 8 cv cup locations. In an emergency, get back to camp situation, those are the ones you kind of need to stay on.