I didn't see a way to disassemble the CV without cutting the cup seal. How did you put the new CV boot on without doing so? Did you use one of those pneumatic expander tools?

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You could use the pneumatic tool, but there's a manual option as well.

I use a tool like this, but you could also use a modified transmission funnel.



You lube up the tool with oil, place it over the can while the shaft is secured in a vertical position and then grabbing the boot with both hands pull it over the tool and over the can.

I've had better luck with putting the boots in a bucket of hot water for a few minutes prior to installing them. But I've also had to put my body weight into the mix to get them over the can.

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