front axle boot worn - how much should I expect to pay?
10-30-2007, 07:03 AM
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Time to replace depends on how hard it is to remove the pinch bolt..
If the pinch bolt comes out without issue 1 hour per side (I'd do both) If the pinch bolt is frozen all bets are off.
10-30-2007, 08:05 AM
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Check the tech section for Cv replacement and follow the path to avoiding the pinch bolt.
You will need a proper clmap style ball joint splitter and not the fork type but that is about it.
I have replaced both front airbags and axles without ever touching the pinch bolt. I know mine are siezed and I am too lazy to do battle.
Cheers
Gregor
I have replaced both front airbags and axles without ever touching the pinch bolt. I know mine are siezed and I am too lazy to do battle.
Cheers
Gregor
10-31-2007, 12:12 AM
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Actually it is easier to unbolt the arm at the subframe. The whole thing will swing out. Eliminates
possible damage to ball joint too. I did both of mine this way. Not too hard just dirty.
10-31-2007, 06:53 AM
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Ditto,
I just didn't want to get into huge technical explanantion so kept in line with the tech article. I did my axles by undoing the ball joint but learned the better method in time to do the airbags.
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