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Old 03-19-2005, 02:22 PM
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Default Replacing compromised CV Boot

Hey gang upon swapping to my summer shoes today I discovered grease everywhere in the front left wheel well. HOw long does this take...should I venture it myself?
Local dealer quoted $140 labour, $70 part CANADIAN $

Also, they were just in there last month replacing the tie rod end. I did not see anything that looked new in there; should I? where exactly is that beastie?

Thanks, Bruce in Victoria
Old 03-19-2005, 02:56 PM
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Default I just had that done a few days ago under warranty.

If you wanna DIY, there's a how-to in Audipages. My inner CV boot was contaminated. Audi changed the whole unit, outer and inner.<ul><li><a href="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/84327/img_4402.jpg">Inner CV boot driver's side.</a></li></ul>
Old 03-19-2005, 03:47 PM
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Default here you go....

there are some minor differences in tool sizes...you gonna need 17 mm hex(allen)...it's "up to the armpits in grease" job but besides that nothing special<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/misc27.shtml">Andys article in the tech section</a></li></ul>
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Default hehe, thanks! the $140 labour is lookin' kinda good after viewing the link!

I think I am getting lazier!
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Default Once you've done one, and have the right tools (primarily a good vice), it's not that bad

of a job. Just use *lots* of disposable latex gloves.
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