[s-cars] CV Boot replace

[Theodore Chen]

--- "Toborg Michael (AC-SM/ESC3)" <Michael.Toborg at us.bosch.com> wrote:
> My front Passenger outer CV boot is torn and needs to be replaced. If I
> understand the Bentley CD correcly, I can just unbolt the bolt that goes
> through the hub, and unbolt the inboard CV joint from the trans output
> shaft, and then with the steering wheel at full lock there is enough
> room to pull the axle out and replace the shaft.
> Does this really work? All other car's I've done CVs on, I would drop
> the lower ball joint. If I don't have to disturb the lower ball joint on
> my car I'd rather not.
> Anybody change a CV boot like this?

yes, i've done it on both driver and passenger sides of my car.
however, you will likely discover that there is not enough room to get
the axleshaft out after you unbolt it.  remove the heat shield first.

-teddy


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