Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How to change the CV (constant velocity) joint rubber boots on a Land Rover Freelander1. Or at least how I did mine. Mine may have been an aftermarket driveshaft as the inner rubber boot didn't seem to match the official ones but hopefully the principles involved will be the same for yours and give you the confidence to do yours yourself.
On the last CV boot I did on a Rover, the outer CV joint would knock off the shaft in order to make it easy to change the boot while leaving the inner CV joint still in the gearbox. This saved having to drain and change the gearbox oil. See my other video on that if interested:
youtu.be/7ahGJL0-92M
This time either because my shaft may have been an aftermarket one, or the design is different, or because it was just stuck, it wouldn't knock off so easily and for me instead the inner CV joint came apart easily allowing the shaft and half the joint to be removed when the rubber boot was cut through to release it. This still kept the gearbox oil in place and also a bit of time was saved by not removing the brake calliper as suggested in the workshop manual.
When you buy the rubber boots, preferably check the replacements look the same as yours, after also checking it fits your cars VIN number.
Here are some buying links to start off getting parts and tools:
Some universal rubber CV boots and crimp tools, also specific Freelander ones:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2QuJVXg
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/32DPF3w
Ebay UK: ebay.us/zcQdXj
Ebay USA: ebay.us/mJZyMq
Get specific with your car model in searches on the above sites to get car specific parts.
Start off with the above links for other tools like socket, wrenches, etc. That dewalt impact driver DCF899 is also quite good but slightly expensive:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3dKdJbt
And battery: Amazon UK: amzn.to/3ndW6nr
Also on:
Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/3tNAq3Q
I wouldn't use the split boot kits that make fitting easy (they use superglue to join the split) as in my experiences they don't last.
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Freelander only DIY videos here of mine here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQVqjk4n1wANtCZaRcYzojUz5YHJD7Z3y
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Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
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The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.
Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.
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Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"
How to change the CV (constant velocity) joint rubber boots on a Land Rover Freelander1. Or at least how I did mine. Mine may have been an aftermarket driveshaft as the inner rubber boot didn't seem to match the official ones but hopefully the principles involved will be the same for yours and give you the confidence to do yours yourself.
On the last CV boot I did on a Rover, the outer CV joint would knock off the shaft in order to make it easy to change the boot while leaving the inner CV joint still in the gearbox. This saved having to drain and change the gearbox oil. See my other video on that if interested:
youtu.be/7ahGJL0-92M
This time either because my shaft may have been an aftermarket one, or the design is different, or because it was just stuck, it wouldn't knock off so easily and for me instead the inner CV joint came apart easily allowing the shaft and half the joint to be removed when the rubber boot was cut through to release it. This still kept the gearbox oil in place and also a bit of time was saved by not removing the brake calliper as suggested in the workshop manual.
When you buy the rubber boots, preferably check the replacements look the same as yours, after also checking it fits your cars VIN number.
Here are some buying links to start off getting parts and tools:
Some universal rubber CV boots and crimp tools, also specific Freelander ones:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2QuJVXg
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/32DPF3w
Ebay UK: ebay.us/zcQdXj
Ebay USA: ebay.us/mJZyMq
Get specific with your car model in searches on the above sites to get car specific parts.
Start off with the above links for other tools like socket, wrenches, etc. That dewalt impact driver DCF899 is also quite good but slightly expensive:
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3dKdJbt
And battery: Amazon UK: amzn.to/3ndW6nr
Also on:
Amazon USA & other countries: amzn.to/3tNAq3Q
I wouldn't use the split boot kits that make fitting easy (they use superglue to join the split) as in my experiences they don't last.
See more videos here: youtube.com/comeinhandynow
Freelander only DIY videos here of mine here:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQVqjk4n1wANtCZaRcYzojUz5YHJD7Z3y
Subscribe here:
youtube.com/user/comeinhandynow?sub_confirmation=1
Click on the bell symbol on my home page when you subscribe to be notified of new videos.
Rubber disposible gloves are also useful, here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can.
Use this link: paypal.me/comeinhandy
You can support me by using the above Amazon and Ebay links to buy other stuff that you would usually buy, it will not cost you anything more, but will help this channel, by earning a small referral credit.
I’m on Facebook here: facebook.com/comeinhandynow
Become a Patron to sponsor here: patreon.com/user?u=31365629&fan_landing=true
The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.
Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.
See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf
Which states "all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"
