CV Boot Replacement - DIY???
#1
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Before I knock on the door of a friend with a 928 workshop manual...
I have A CV boot that needs replacing.
Would you recommend someone like me, having rather limited mechanical experience, pursue a DIY CV job???
My DIY skills go as far as:
-replacing the door handle hinge (it took me HOURS to complete)
-replacing caps, rotors, plug wires plugs, and a coil
-replacing fuel filter
-installing exhaust mods (imperfectly)
-replace rotors and brake pads
-replace battery
Big whoop huh?
What say you?
Thanks!
I have A CV boot that needs replacing.
Would you recommend someone like me, having rather limited mechanical experience, pursue a DIY CV job???
My DIY skills go as far as:
-replacing the door handle hinge (it took me HOURS to complete)
-replacing caps, rotors, plug wires plugs, and a coil
-replacing fuel filter
-installing exhaust mods (imperfectly)
-replace rotors and brake pads
-replace battery
Big whoop huh?
What say you?
Thanks!
#2
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I wouldnt call that limited mechanical experience. You've done a couple things, so I say go for it. check out Sharkskin's site, he shows the major steps....
http://members.rennlist.com/sharkskin
http://members.rennlist.com/sharkskin
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Yeah, doing CV boot replacement is really easy, the only tricky part being retorquing the 32mm axle nut back to the 330ft-lbs spec. I know some say you can replace the boots without pulling off the drive shafts, but that job looks like a much greater PITA than just pulling them out altogether. I did inner boots on both axles in about 2.5 hours, never having done it before, and pulling the shafts out.
Here's the advice I got with regards to resecuring the axle nuts:
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...light=axle+nut
Here's the advice I got with regards to resecuring the axle nuts:
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...light=axle+nut
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Originally Posted by whitefox
If a kid can do it you can to, I did 3 a couple weeks ago and it took about 6 hours total.
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Thanks guys for the links and encouragement. I think that I will give this a shot!
I discovered that the boot was torn and yesterday drove through some pretty heavy rain including some flooding. No wierd sounds, but I hope that the grease was not completely washed out. Any special considerations or concerns?
Thanks!
I discovered that the boot was torn and yesterday drove through some pretty heavy rain including some flooding. No wierd sounds, but I hope that the grease was not completely washed out. Any special considerations or concerns?
Thanks!
Last edited by James-man; 06-26-2006 at 03:34 PM.
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Special consideration should go to your clothing choice...the CV grease gets everywhere, so wear something you don't mind getting dirty in. Oh, and keep plenty of rags on hand.
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Do it man, it's easy to do. I did one side this past weekend with minor issues and the other side a week ago and it only took 3 hours.
Here is a great tip/guide site.
http://www.nichols.nu/tip487.htm
Here is a great tip/guide site.
http://www.nichols.nu/tip487.htm