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Old 05-26-2002, 10:18 PM
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Default I have a torn CV boot, the joint is fine, Can I replace just the boot? Also...

Can it be done without taking the whole axle out? It is the left front outer CV boot. All the grease has been ejected to the inside of the wheel (nasty stuff). What do I need to do? Thanks.
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Default no need to take off axle if outer boot just bad.

pull of wheel,hub and put on new boot.
Old 05-26-2002, 11:06 PM
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Default Re: I have a torn CV boot, the joint is fine, Can I replace just the boot? Also...

talk to rod at the parts connection, i think they have boot kits. otherwise, check with blau.

link has instructions...the author is a very good audi mechanic that resides on the 20v list. we all heed his advise when it comes to repair.<ul><li><a href="http://www.20v.org/drvshaft.htm">http://www.20v.org/drvshaft.htm</a</li></ul>
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Re: Take a very close look at the othe side too! )
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