[s-cars] CV joint boot ripped

[Igor Kessel]

Paul Heneghan wrote:

> Hello chaps,
>
> My annual inspection has just shown that I've got a split CV joint boot
> (front left outer).  I presume the replacement method is the same as on
> the old 100 (5000 in the US).  I can't remember how much of the
> suspension I've got to dismantle - do I need to disconnect the anti-roll
> bar (sway bar in the US) and the tie rod and the lower control arm?  I
> remember years ago on a VW Passat being able to remove the drive shaft
> without disconecting any of those things.
>
> Should I replace the hub nut (or is it a bolt these day?).
>
> I'd be grateful for any BTDTs.
>
> Paul
>
> BBCi at http://www.bbc.co.uk/

Paul,
no need to remove any suspension parts.
The new boot kit comes with the new bolt, boot, two clamps and a
squeesable bottle of grease.
You'll need to procure the OETIKER CLAMP PLIERS, KD 424 or equivalent.
Keep in mind that whereas the OEM bolt is 27mm hex, the replacement bolt
will be the 17mm Allen, so you can use your gearbox Allen socket to
tighten it up. Oh, and you'll need the Triple Square 12-pointer bit too.

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Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros