[s-cars] Couple things.....Outer Front CV Boot, Brake parts, brake tools

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Outer CV boots are pretty easy. Little messy though. Just need to separate 
the pinch bolt on the lower control arm, remove the axle bolt and pull the 
axle out of the hub. You'll need a really big pry bar (I use a long 2X4) to 
get the lower control arm low enough to get the strut loose. 
 
Then depending on the year of your car you should be able to just run the 
axle bolt back in to the axle to remove the joint. All the Audis I've done 
have come off that way. 
 
Then just install the boot and re-assemble. Boots are usually fairly cheap 
compared to a new joint and not much more work to install. Just ake sure the 
clips are nice and tight when you get done.
 
,In a message dated 4/9/2009 12:53:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
s-car-list-request at audifans.com writes:

From: "Jim Fleischer" <jim at almgt.com>
Subject: [s-cars] Couple things.....Outer Front CV Boot, Brake parts,
brake tools....
To: <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Message-ID: <E01C62C43F8C4631932870B59FB52CED at 421Capitol>
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Hey guys,

While surveying my brake needs, I noticed my left front CV boot is split 
and leaking grease.....I noticed Blau has a $99 refurb kit for the outer cv 
joint.  Anyone just do the boot while it is still on the car?  Or do I need to 
take the whole axle off to R&R the cv boot?  Not hearing any clicking or 
anything, so I think the joint is still fine.  BTDT appreciated.....or other 
suggestions.



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