TTschwing

Metal on metal suspension bushings is not my idea of a good time....:-)

Greyhaven7

I looked in the FAQ and didn't see anything on replacing front axles. Is that not something I should attempt on my own or is it just that no one has done it? My CV Boots have been torn for some time now (no popping or clicking yet) and I was considering replacing the axles if they were do-able by myself (shop wants ~$400 per side in labor alone to replace them). If not, I'll try to just replace the CV boots and see how that goes. Thoughts?

TTschwing

and be sure to check the link to Old School's post (with pics)<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1372106.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/tt/msgs/1372106.phtml</a</li></ul>

Greyhaven7

Yes, for the CV Boot, right? Or at that point can you just pull the axle out and put a new one in?

TTschwing

The result should be a shaft in your hand..

TTschwing

Check for fluid leaks ...

InTTruder

If a spring mount has shifted or come loose, that is another problem.

TTschwing

Then ride eight is slightly altered..

SparTTan

115K on same combo. Rides fine, but lately it clunks like crazy in reverse... Can't figure that out.

TTinCT

your droplinks..and lube up the sway bars...mine stopped clunking after the Defcons went in...very possible the clunk is also related to the rear bushing on the front control arm...