CV Joint Bands

DaveW · #1 (**permalink**) 07-24-2012, 07:21 PM

Howdy Folks,
I was asked by a member about how the CV joint banding tool works seen in a couple of my pics so below is a few pics for any interested folk.

The tool I bought was off ebay and came with 10 sets of stainless steel bands.

CV Joint Banding Tool With Cutter & 10 Pairs of Clamps | eBay

Tool has tensioner and cut off blade built into it.

Unwind a band, place it around the boot, and thread the end back through the holder on the band.

Insert the end of the band through the slot in the end of the tool, then through the cut off shaft slot, then through the tensioner (winder) slot.

Rotate the tensioner until tightened, then rotate the whole tool upwards to bend the band back on itself.

Rotate the cutoff shaft which cuts the band to the required length.

Push the band end down on itself and fold over the holding tabs, Job done

Rear CV outer boot with SS bands.

regards

Dave

Mando · #2 (**permalink**) 07-25-2012, 05:36 AM

I knew that!

Thanks Dave

Regards.

Gav · #3 (**permalink**) 07-25-2012, 11:30 PM

Looks just like a mini 'band-it' tool
How cool is that!!

Aussie Mike · #4 (**permalink**) 07-26-2012, 09:38 AM

Great stuff Dave! We need more of these useful how-to posts.

Cheers

Dimi · #5 (**permalink**) 08-04-2012, 01:41 AM

Hi All

One thing to be very careful of when using that tool is that it is very easily over tightened and will cause the band to cut into the boot causing premature failure.

(don't ask me how I know)

I have one and I think they are a simple to use and great tool.

Dimi

Mando · #6 (**permalink**) 08-04-2012, 01:45 AM

Thanks for that, I always have a habit of over tightening everything!

Regards.

Jaydee · #7 (**permalink**) 08-04-2012, 05:07 AM

Also, make sure the 2 surfaces are clean and dry, otherwise it'll slip easily.I've used a tool that stretches the boot over the cv joint, without having to dismantle it. Amazing how much it stretches without splitting. Don't ever use a cv boot with a joint down the centre. Looks like a great idea. You can replace the boot without having to dismantle anything, but I've seen them come apart.
JD

David Hodgson · #8 (**permalink**) 08-05-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaydee

I've used a tool that stretches the boot over the cv joint, without having to dismantle it. Amazing how much it stretches without splitting.
JD

JD, The guys at my local workshop won't use the strechy ones any more as they say they were only getting about 12 monthe out of a new boot.
Seems the softer rubber that allows them to stretch isn't up to scratch, particularly on the front outer joints.

Jaydee · #9 (**permalink**) 08-06-2012, 06:23 AM

.
Yer, they were very thin. Not like some genuine boots. Messy job.
JD