Type 44 Axle Shaft Removal/CV Boot R & R

[Beatty, Robert]

The rebuilt CV joints will not last as long as the originals.  The rebuilt
ones are machined out and inherently weaker.  If your originals are tight
and not making noise, replacing the boot is a better option, although a
messy one.

Rob
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Smeins, Larry [SMTP:lsmeins at ball.com]
> Sent:	Wednesday, October 11, 2000 10:39 AM
> To:	'critchie1 at hotmail.com'
> Cc:	'Audi'
> Subject:	RE: Type 44 Axle Shaft Removal/CV Boot R & R
> 
> I
>   Got a complete rebuilt axle from NAPA for $70.  R&R
> time less than time wasted on split boot.  No press necessary on mine,
> axle
> slid out with very little force.  If the boot has failed its probably best
> to replace the whole axle at the small cost difference.  At least my
> original boots lasted 250k miles and that is a long life for joints as
> well.
> A reasonably competent backyard mechanic can do this job.
> 
>