Replace CV Boot or whole drive axle?
12-07-2004, 08:30 AM
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Replace CV Boot or whole drive axle?
Just found out last night that my driver's side CV Boot is torn and leaking grease. Should I just replace the boot or while I'm at it, replace the complete axle?
Per these instructions, the whole axle has to be removed anyways.
Also, where to buy a good quality "rebuilt" axle?
Thanks.<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc27.shtml">CV Boot Replacement instructions</a></li></ul>
Per these instructions, the whole axle has to be removed anyways.
Also, where to buy a good quality "rebuilt" axle?
Thanks.<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc27.shtml">CV Boot Replacement instructions</a></li></ul>
12-07-2004, 08:44 AM
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Just do the boot.
CV boot failure is common, but joint failure is relatively rare (unless the boot is ignored). Drive shafts are much more expensive than a CV boot, and aftermarket or rebuilt quality may not be as good as OEM.
Buy the boot from the dealer; more expensive then generic, but better quailty.
Buy the boot from the dealer; more expensive then generic, but better quailty.
12-07-2004, 08:46 AM
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Do you have the links for GPR & ECS?
...and those tips look pretty good. It sucks that I cannot drive the car right now, atleast not without damaging the CV joint!
That is why I want to take care of this ASAP!
That is why I want to take care of this ASAP!
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12-07-2004, 09:01 AM
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Re: Just do the boot.
We know for a fact that "OEM Quality" boots tear around 50k miles. Maybe its time to try something aftermarket.
The product image on ECS-Tuning does not look OEM. Maybe GPR is & carbonLord is correct about the price difference. $tealer is indeed the proper word.<ul><li><a href="http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/images/product/iadmin/941_x450.jpg">ECS Tuning outer CV Boot Kit</a></li></ul>
The product image on ECS-Tuning does not look OEM. Maybe GPR is & carbonLord is correct about the price difference. $tealer is indeed the proper word.<ul><li><a href="http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/images/product/iadmin/941_x450.jpg">ECS Tuning outer CV Boot Kit</a></li></ul>