Drivers side CV boot is fried (BWW). Do you guys replace just the boots,
09-15-2005, 12:14 PM
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I would replace the CV or just buy a rebuilt axle and swap it in
if you want to save yourself some work (raxles.com or raxle.com, can't remember).
Looking at the residue, it appears a good bit of grunge and grit has mixed with the CV grease that's sprayed everywhere. That tells me this has been like this for a while. Which means there is conceivably a lot of dirt in the joint, and potentially excess wear.
Looking at the residue, it appears a good bit of grunge and grit has mixed with the CV grease that's sprayed everywhere. That tells me this has been like this for a while. Which means there is conceivably a lot of dirt in the joint, and potentially excess wear.
09-15-2005, 12:20 PM
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If you have the cash do that... otherwise I think you would be ok
Those are hardened steel bearings and races, not likely to wear too much from a little if any road dirt. I repacked mine on my old A4 and put another 30k on them before I sold the car.