thorleyb

I'm doing the inner and outer boots on the 91 Avant, anyone know the book time?
thanks

upallnight

If you are going to do both boots it better to replace the entire axle.

Usually it's the outer boot that is torn or ripped.

I did my outer boot and it took me about 3 hours. I don't have a lift but I do have air tools. Since you need to remove the lower ball joint from the strut you will need someone to help you reattach the lower ball joint and control arm.

prijedor

On my 1989 200q i only removed inner side of axle first,pulled it to the side and up,removed outer side by only removing large axle bolt.
Nothing else was removed,just make sure to crack large axle bolt first with car on the ground,raise it on jack stands and remove bolt completely.I believe torque is 147 lb and another 1/4 or 1/2 turn.
I spent about 1-1.5 hours.

thorleyb

Everyone says that the inner joint only moves up and down, and that the boot rarely fails... I figure if I go to the trouble of getting in there I may as well do them both.
I'm taking a proactive stance on many of the parts and systems on this car; even if they aren't actively failing, if they are nearing the end of their useful life I'm replacing them.

thorleyb

btw just got an 034 short shift kit, looking forward to easier more precise shifts.

yodasfro

Make sure you replace the actual shifter bushing on linkage at the tranny http://www.034motorsport.com/chassis...a-p-20049.html

thorleyb

thanks, Yodasfro, I picked up the bushing as well.