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Old 01-20-2007, 09:21 PM
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So what should we expect for mileage on a new boot before failure?
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Old 01-20-2007, 09:26 PM
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Ha,,, sound deadener
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Old 01-20-2007, 09:31 PM
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Default Why? Once I've changed the boot I'll clean off as much grease as I can but I'm not going to make it
new and shiny looking because it's only going to get dirty again.
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Old 01-20-2007, 10:29 PM
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Default I cant give you a number as I don't keep stats but I advise you inspect them with every oil change
Inspect the front wheels and control arms for slung grease.
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Old 01-21-2007, 07:27 AM
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Default Gr8 explanation, thanks! Maybe the outer CV joint is weaker on purpose...
since it's a relatively cheaper fix than a bad inner. Like it's "fuse" that is made to break first so the more expensive components don't take the strain. Then again, maybe I'm nuts!
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I found both the 10 mm triple-square and the 17 mm allen at AutoZone.
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Do you have a picture or drawing of the tripod? So it allows the length of the axle to change?
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Thanks ... I called Sears and they have a set of four triple squares (6mm,8mm,10mm,12mm) made by SK.
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Default Pep Boys carries these as "internal metric allen drivers" or something like that they are with the
specialty tools. FWIW
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Default Here you go....the cylinder allows the tripod to travel in or out as well as providing some
angle movement for the axle.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24442/front_axle.jpg">
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