CV joint clip & washer question.

[Condor]

Hi everyone, I have to replace outer split cv boot on the front of my 3b coupe I bought a boot kit which has a "C" clip and a curved washer, as I've not done a boot replacement before can some advise me as to where the curved washer fits please? I take it the "C" clip goes on the end of the driveshaft and the cv joint clicks onto it when it's being re-assembled? is there a right or wrong way to put this clip on?
Your advise welcome on this please, the kit has x2 boot clips, grease, a new hub bolt, and the already mentioned washer and c clip.
I'm about to fit a brake upgrade on the front will the driveshaft move enough for me to get the cv joint off then replace the boot and re-assemble? I'm thinking not to take the shaft off the car but maybe things would be easier if I did, what do you all think?
Thanks Condor

[Nuvo]

Take a look at Mike's replacement guide here.

[andyg plym]

mate i replaced one recently and to be honest its a doddle! in my kit i didnt get any c clip, just new clips to hold boot on and new bolt.

im not too far away so gimme a shout if you get stuck

[mcandmar]

That guide pretty much covers it, when you remove the CV joint there is a plastic spacer with that washer behind it, just make a note of its orientation so you can put the new one on the same way around. Spring clip goes onto the end of the drive shaft.

[Condor]

Thanks

mate i replaced one recently and to be honest its a doddle! in my kit i didnt get any c clip, just new clips to hold boot on and new bolt.

im not too far away so gimme a shout if you get stuck

Thanks for the offer of help, if I get stuck I'll give you a shout, next job on the list is the cv boot, will I be able to undo the hub bolt with just the front two wheels on the ground? the car is on blocks and I have the rear wishbones off at the moment.
I've looked at the guide on Mikes site, very helpful.