Re: CV Question

[Richard Beels <beels@technologist.com>]

Boot replacement, yes.  CV Joint replacement, most likely no.  They don't
squeak, they click, when they go bad.

Get new boots (inner & outer), an extra tube of grease and make sure you
get new clips for the boots.  You also want to REPLACE the Bolt & Washer
Assy. (or Nut if  you have the attached wheel bearing housing style
suspension) that holds the hub onto the axle.  Remember you need to have
the car on the ground to loosen & tighten these (finger tight while in air,
lower and then torque to spec).  Check the other side to make sure you
don't need more.

At 05:42 PM 5/7/99 ,  Alexander van Gerbig was inspired to say:
> I was working on the front brakes today on my '88 80 and noticed some
> greasy oily substance on the outside of the caliper, plus a little line
> of the same grease on the inside of the rim.  Took off the rotors to
> cleaned 'em cause there was a little of that same grease on 'em.  Also
> saw more grease on the spindle, cleaned it off.  Noticed that the CV
> Boots were cracking.  This a BAD thing isn't it?  I have a sinking
> feeling that it is.  Dry CV = ruined CV's.  Also tested for noise by
> doing tight circles in the car and noticed a squeak here and there.
> About once every full circle.  I'm in trouble aren't I.  More money in
> the car.  Please advise, thank you.

Cheers,
	Richard
	88 90Q "Hannu" - K+N, new vac hoses, lubed U-Joint, still 0.0 bar....
	88 Golf GTi - PRO Rally