Repace the whole axle with a reman unit from Autozone, .99.
id probably pack it with grease, and put a split boot kit on it. the kind that uses glue works pretty good.
Hello, 92 Honda Civic DX I'd like to replace the passenger side CV boot on my civic. Can someone either post the instructions (with pictures preferably) or direct me to a website that has a step-by-step tutorial on doing this (again, pictures would help tremendously). I searched google but kept coming up with parts selling websites and other unrelated material. Thanks in advance! John
The axle is fine though. It got ripped in the last few days and there's no clicking yet. Anyway, I'm more interested in a tutorial that provides the steps and possible pictures. Thanks! JOhn
Pick-up a Haynes or Chilton for 20 bucks where books are sold. This will give you the step-by-step procedure, with pictures. You could always google for info on different makes and models of cars if you can't find info specific to your car. Most of the time the procedure is quite similar from make-to-make (assuming FWD). I'd think twice about replacing the boot. I'm not sure how much free time you have, but for someone who hasn't done it before, replacing the boot and repacking the joint will probably take you 5 or 6 hours. Whereas the axle replacement is an hour or two. The local parts place sells boot repair kits for 25, and reman'ed axles for 55 bucks. For 30 more dollars you can have some peace of mind that you wont be doing the job again in 6 months. I've heard of a number of people who spent the time to replace the boot after only a week or so only to find it caused enough wear for the joint to crap out within a year. Also, how did you ascertain that the boot was only opened for a few days? - Justin
Well, since it isn't clicking yet, it couldn't have been too long. Anyway, the whole thing is for me to learn. But I guess doing the whole axle the first time around is easier than repacking the whole thing. What I'm planning on doing is driving like this for a while until it starts clicking and then when I get time I'll do both axles probably. Just to make sure I don't have to do the other one agian. Also, I'm planning on swapping a B18C into my civic so I'll be using the integra axles anyways. It might be a while though...saving money + researching right now. Also, doing simple things on the car to get more familiar so that I can do the engine swap myself. If someone finds a good tutorial on doing this, let me know. In the meantime, any tutorials on cleaning the TPS and MAP sensors on the 92 civic? I'm planning on cleaning everything up to the intake manifold including throtle body. Also, having a hard time finding the PVC on the engine. Any ideas? John
Hi John, Not sure about cleaning the TPS or MAP sensors. Your PCV valve is usually below valve cover on the intake manifold. Look at where the throttle body mates with the upper portion of the intake manifold. From that portion of the intake manifold, there should be a hose that is partially wrapped with a layer of foam-rubber material. One end goes to the upper intake manifold, the other end goes to the PCV valve down near the starter motor on the intake. I assume your engine is similar since this is what I've seen on all Honda engines I have experience with. Good luck. - Justin
Yeah, I was looking around the engine bay and I found it. It's on the intake manifold like you suggested. I removed the plug and half the opening is "covered" with something--carbon deposits? How can I clean that? Do I have to take the intake manifold apart or what? I'll be replacing the PCV tomorrow. Is it a good ideal to push those deposits back into the intake manifold to clear that opening for the new PCV to function properly? Thanks! John
What's wrong with replacing the engine myself? And it's not like this is a voting matter. I'm doing it and that's that. Now if you could help with the problem in hand, I'll appreciate it greatly! Thanks! John
After getting 3 bad "remanufactured" axles I wished I had cleaned my old joints and put boots on them. Just my $.02. WW
Go to www.autozone.com. Then click on the vehicle repair guidea and navigate down to the drivetrain seciton. They have pictures and instructions.
