C4 Front Drive Shaft CV Joint Discovery
10-22-2014, 01:41 PM
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C4 Front Drive Shaft CV Joint Discovery
Thought I'd share a picture of what my drive shaft looks like after I discovered that one of the inner boot clamps was missing.
As you can see there is a bit of pitting on the shaft and the paint is missing as well. I couldn't tell if the CV joint actually rides over this area of the shaft, can anyone confirm if this is so?
The car is a 1995 993 Carrera 4.
As you can see there is a bit of pitting on the shaft and the paint is missing as well. I couldn't tell if the CV joint actually rides over this area of the shaft, can anyone confirm if this is so?
The car is a 1995 993 Carrera 4.
10-22-2014, 02:21 PM
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No it doesn't move on that portion on the shaft but my gut is that one is too far gone just order a new one. Was the boot missing too? You are so close, it would be interesting if you can pop off that cover clean it all up and post some pictures of the ***** and the races. I worked with the shaft in boxes that I could easily throw away because of the mess and be careful not to drop anything as it comes apart -it's easy to do - or work on the floor.
10-22-2014, 02:40 PM
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JB 911,
No, I cut the boot off to have a proper look. I will probably be taking this completely apart and will post the resulting pictures of the CV joint components.
No, I cut the boot off to have a proper look. I will probably be taking this completely apart and will post the resulting pictures of the CV joint components.
11-07-2014, 04:38 PM
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More damage after the grease is wiped away
No it doesn't move on that portion on the shaft but my gut is that one is too far gone just order a new one. Was the boot missing too? You are so close, it would be interesting if you can pop off that cover clean it all up and post some pictures of the ***** and the races. I worked with the shaft in boxes that I could easily throw away because of the mess and be careful not to drop anything as it comes apart -it's easy to do - or work on the floor.
So, new CV joint and drive-shaft, I imagine the other side and the rear shafts all probably need a peek too!
Luckily, I have a line on a good set from another Rennlister.
