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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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Default CV joint / boot replacement

I just bought an '02 A6. Awesome ride, black on black...I'm stoked to be a new owner. However, the car makes a clicking sound from the left front when I turn at slow speed...no vibrations yet. I need an affordable mechanic local to Sacramento who could do a CV joint / boot replacement for cheap. Any help would be much appreciated. -Josh
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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DIY. Try the regional forum.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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If it clicks, you waited too long. Replace it.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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Do it yourself, fairly easy to do. all you need is basic tools and jackstands.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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Cheap = DIY, ...Audi Repair Shop= $$$...and a CV Joint is not a cheap part!
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:46 AM
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and an air hammer and compressor for the dreaded pinch bolt. ;-)
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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99$ is WAY cheap...<ul><li><a href="http://www.blauparts.com/Transmission/cv_joint_boot_kit.htm">Clicky</a></li></ul>
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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I was lucky, mine came aprt well, even for a salty northern car.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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Parts aren't too bad. Got mine for $99 at blauparts.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Default Just got that same call at 92k miles- please read OUCH

My car is assured.My car went in for a CEL, stall and rough run and no start/hard start and a squeaky blower motor and squeeky steering wheel.
Ok so $525 per side, the boots are torn. They tell me that the techs can take the cvs and re-pack them and switch them left to right to get newer wear at $325 per side, since most of the driving is done forward.

Hmm, I may try that myself.
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