replacing cv boot
AudiWorld Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,504
Likes: 3
From: Montreal, Que. (Canada)
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
From: pa
read that
i read the beans out of that article, and others. i have a chilton book, read all that too. I'm working in my driveway with a little rug and my grandpa's old tool box. i got the cv boot part from partsgeek, but then i needed to buy a $40 sears allen wrench set to get the axle lug off.
so far: pulled the wheel, detatched the upper control arms and popped out the axle. the cv joint was wedged in between the shock and the steering knuckle -not workable there. had to put everything back together. will try again with the steering wheel turned, hopefully the cv joint can pop out on the back side of the knuckle so i can work with it. i got pics in my album of all my repairs.
so far: pulled the wheel, detatched the upper control arms and popped out the axle. the cv joint was wedged in between the shock and the steering knuckle -not workable there. had to put everything back together. will try again with the steering wheel turned, hopefully the cv joint can pop out on the back side of the knuckle so i can work with it. i got pics in my album of all my repairs.
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,284
Likes: 100
From: Fallbrook, CA
Yep, turn the steering, you'll see which way gives the necessary room. Pull the CV joint free of the hub, then put the axle bolt back in, and tighten until the joint releases from the axle shaft.
AudiWorld Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,504
Likes: 3
From: Montreal, Que. (Canada)
Sorry if it is not what you need. Just write it off as another failed attempt by me then.
Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcbeW...02B0C3BB829CCF
As you may know already, just click on the heading and you will be brought to youtube so you can choose from the series this guy made.
BTW, I found it by searching on youtube with "Audi b5 cv joint" in case the above doesn't work out for you.
Again, good luck!
Last edited by Old Dog; Jul 31, 2011 at 07:18 PM.
Trending Topics
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,284
Likes: 100
From: Fallbrook, CA
Well then I'd next disconnect the tie-rod end. It won't change alignment if you just remove the joint's tapered post from the suspension casting.
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
9 Audi Designs That Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
2026 Audi Q5 Buyer's Guide (Every Model Explained)
Brett Foote
Ranking Every Current Audi 'S' Model From Worst to First!
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Audis That are FINALLY LEGAL to Import to the U.S.!
Joe Kucinski
AudiWorld Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
I am in a similar situation. My front, passenger side outer CV has a small hole which I noticed when replacing the steering rack last week. Since I don't have gear pullers and the hose-clamp crimping tools which the article suggests, the cost of the tools plus the CV boot kit equals the price of a Refurbished Axle at NAPA auto. So I just wanted some advice about whether I should get a replacement axle from NAPA or try to replace the CV boot? I read the article in the link below and it seems the same amount of work is involved in changing the CV boot or replacing the axle plus I have the tools to replace the axle. However, I don't have the money to order a $200.00 axle from Raxle's which the author of the article suggested. The Axle at NAPA is $75.00 if I give them my old one. What are your thoughts?
https://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel58.shtml
https://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel58.shtml
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,284
Likes: 100
From: Fallbrook, CA
it seems the same amount of work is involved in changing the CV boot or replacing the axle plus I have the tools to replace the axle. However, I don't have the money to order a $200.00 axle from Raxle's which the author of the article suggested. The Axle at NAPA is $75.00 if I give them my old one. What are your thoughts?
https://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel58.shtml
https://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel58.shtml
On the other hand, if the joint is in decent shape, the boot kit at about $15 saves you $60. Crimping the steel bands can be improvised so you get the pinching action without special pliers. A tip I've read: If you change boots on both outer front joints, swap the left and right joints when reinstalling on the axles. This will make the ***** drive on the unworn side of the grooves (which normally are used in reverse), extending life of the joints.