85 coupe gt axle

[John Lajza]

Having done it both ways.
Replacement Axle, 6 weeks and 4 Axles later. (Parts America, I do not know
who their rebuild supplier is.  It to a lengthy telephone conversation to
convince them they had sent me the wrong part 3 times.  Yes I do know what
the right part looks like and how long it should be...)
parts cost $69
or
1/2 day, one outer CV joint replaced, cleaned, repacked and rebooted the
inner.
Parts cost $160 (new joint $130 + inner boot kit $30)

I would go with replacing the joint.

1) You have a new CV joint
2) You have the correct Axle length
3) less headaches
4) Done right in less time

useful hints:
1)Axle nut should be removed and replaced with all 4 wheels on the ground.
2)NAPA should have a set of the spline drivers for reasonable $$ (I thought
the bolts were socket head, almost striped them out)
3) Use care installing the Axle as the A-frame (lower control Arm) can have
sharp edges.......... and make holes in your new CV boot.  BTDT :-)


John Lajza
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nate Beck" <Nate.Beck at netiq.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2002 4:40 PM
Subject: 85 coupe gt axle


> Guys,
>   I need to replace the outer cv joint on the passenger side.  I found
that
> for about the same price I can get the whole axle.  I would assume that
> replacing the whole axle is easier then the outer joint.  The question I
> have is how hard is this, and how long would it take.  Assuming some
> mechanical skills...
>
> -Nate