CV boot replacement question
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CV boot replacement question
I apologize if this has been asked before but looking at the exploded view of the axle assembly in my service manual, it appears that the boot closest to the gearbox (inner) can be replaced without removing the entire axle assembly. Is this assumption correct or will I need to remove the axle completely? Car is an 87'Carrera. Thanks in advance!
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That's the way Ian (aka imacarther) did it. I think he has a write up. That is the way I am planning on replacing both. I just don't want to mess around with the axle nut, I heard it is torqued to a very high number and even though I have a massive air compressor and air tools I just don't want to mess with it.
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I remove all the bolts, replaced the inner boot (at the tranny side). Than pull the outer boot (on the wheel side) back to the tranny end and put new boot in the same way. This way, I didn't have to mess with the big axle nut.
Remember to get some cornical washer for those bolts on the tranny end. This is what recommended by many people.
Remember to get some cornical washer for those bolts on the tranny end. This is what recommended by many people.
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Yes. You can replace them without complete removal. Not hard but grease & access are your enemies. See CV Boot Replacement.
I re-used all hdwe & did not get the schnor washers. They are not stock on the G50 & I couldn't find any locally anyway. Check your tightness at regular intervals - this is one thing that should be added to the regular maintenance schedule.
I have an outer one to do on the other side when I retreive my car from storage.
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Yes. You can replace them without complete removal. Not hard but grease & access are your enemies. See CV Boot Replacement.
I re-used all hdwe & did not get the schnor washers. They are not stock on the G50 & I couldn't find any locally anyway. Check your tightness at regular intervals - this is one thing that should be added to the regular maintenance schedule.
I have an outer one to do on the other side when I retreive my car from storage.
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That's the way Ian (aka imacarther) did it. I think he has a write up. That is the way I am planning on replacing both. I just don't want to mess around with the axle nut, I heard it is torqued to a very high number and even though I have a massive air compressor and air tools I just don't want to mess with it.
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I admire you guys and gals that can do this stuff. I don't have the time or the tools right now; so, I am going to have to get a quote from some local Porsche mechanics. What do you think is a fair price to pay for parts & labor on this job? I doubt I'll replace the axle ... just new boots and repack with grease. Thx.
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Thanks much folks. My local shop quoted around $200 to replace the boots. Not all that much in the overall scheme of things but I thought I'd give it go myself. As some of you have mentioned, the axle nut was my main cause for concern due to lack of the appropriate tools. Replacment from the opposite side seemed like a possible solution but having a dissassembled vehicle and then finding out your method won't work is not much fun.
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Thanks much folks. My local shop quoted around $200 to replace the boots. Not all that much in the overall scheme of things but I thought I'd give it go myself. As some of you have mentioned, the axle nut was my main cause for concern due to lack of the appropriate tools. Replacment from the opposite side seemed like a possible solution but having a dissassembled vehicle and then finding out your method won't work is not much fun.