what kind of grease is used with CV boots?
11-14-2008, 07:49 AM
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what kind of grease is used with CV boots?
so in the process of changing control arms (oh by the way, FVCK YOU PINCH BOLT!!!!) i noticed that one CV boot is torn... i decided id leave the car on jack stands over night and pick up a CV boot today so i didnt have to take that apart again in a week to replace the boot...
anyway, im guessing i can get the boot at the *gasp* dealer? or maybe napa? what kind of grease should i pack it with?
anyway, im guessing i can get the boot at the *gasp* dealer? or maybe napa? what kind of grease should i pack it with?
11-14-2008, 10:45 AM
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You'll want to remove the existing boot, thoroughly clean the CV joint, and then, as
4Driver4 says, pack the joint with new grease and place the new boot on. You'll then need to reinstall the kit and use a new bolt to tighten everything up. So the best solution is to source a CV joint kit that contains the bolt, grease, boot, and new clamps that secure the boot.
Since you doing control arms now is very good time to do the CV joint job. With the CAs out, you'll be able to swing the steering knuckle assmebly out so as to remove the CV joint.
BTW, you'll need to put the wheel on and have the tire on the floor in order to loosen the bolt that holds the hub in place. Chances are you'll need a 4 ft long tube placed over your breaker bar to get it loose. So, loosen that first, before you remove the control arms.
Since you doing control arms now is very good time to do the CV joint job. With the CAs out, you'll be able to swing the steering knuckle assmebly out so as to remove the CV joint.
BTW, you'll need to put the wheel on and have the tire on the floor in order to loosen the bolt that holds the hub in place. Chances are you'll need a 4 ft long tube placed over your breaker bar to get it loose. So, loosen that first, before you remove the control arms.
11-14-2008, 12:05 PM
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unfortunatly the pinch bolt (well, half of it) is still stuck in the knuckle...
i need more drill bits. who ever designed the front end suspension on the C5 needs a swift kick in the nuts... from all of AW
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