To replace Front outer CV boots, i need to press out the outer cv joint? No other options!?
09-06-2006, 03:45 PM
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Well, you can drive them out with a drift or if you're lucky, can use the axle bolt to push them off
The bolt trick worked on my friend's '00 S4, but not on my "01.
Go figure.
Go figure.
09-06-2006, 04:42 PM
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Place in vice (not physically tightened) but the bottom of the outer is resting on TOP of the...
vice jaws then insert say a 1/2" diameter drift/rod on top and hit with a mallet. You're only trying to free the joint from the circlip. Be sure to ask someone to help as they need to hold the axle while you strike it because if no one is holding it, it will hit the floor.
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09-06-2006, 05:13 PM
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i tried that, didn't work. Best thing to use is the actual axle bolt itself
Make sure the CV joint is straight and thread the axle bolt back into the cv joint (obviously the hub is disconnected at this point). You shouldn't have to use a lot of force threading the axle bolt back in but eventually that will push the cv joint off of the axle. At a certain point it will pop, don't be alarmed, it's suppose to do that :-) Take note of the orientation of the plastic washers and metal c-clip on the axle.
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09-06-2006, 06:21 PM
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dont use a vise or anything ! easiest advice i did.. just put that big bolt back through
the cv joint and tighten it.. untill you hear a pop.. and BAM the cv joint is off...and just hammer it back on when your ready..
