MLHG

I need ti replace my left axle. Any suggestions on what manufacturer or place to order it? Plus i need to replace oxygen sensor also.

Just Me

Yes. There are only two quality chocies, aside from Audi/dealer:

1. raxles.com for complete, OEM quality half-shafts, or
2. Lobro joints, you do the work (messy, messy)

Most other sources suck. That's a technical term.

Grant

A4 Phil

Call Marty at raxles on Monday and you will have a new complete axle on Wednesday. I have replaced both the left and right axles on my vehicle through raxles and my mechanic is always stunned at the quality of the part when he pulls it out of the box.

SloopJohnB@mac.com

What makes you say that? Usually only the outer rzeppa joint needs to be replaced....the inner tripod joints are almost unbreakable! And even the outer joints are pretty sturdy unless you run them for years in the mud with bad boots. Clicking, just replace the outer joint. It's maybe $85 plus a couple hours if it's your first job. If you own a C5, get a cvj boot clamp pliers....it will pay for itself the first cvj bootjob you do.

I got a spare joint from ECStuning

GTA_Driver

What happened to the axle? Itself it is bulletproof unless you bend it, in which case there are bigger issues

MLHG

There's a cut in the cv boot and the mechanic said its cheaper to replace the whole part.

MLHG

Theres a tear in the cv boot cover. The mechanic said its cheaper on labor just replace the whole part.

MLHG

There's a cut in the cv boot and the mechanic said its cheaper to replace the whole part.

Huskerbob

The mechanic is not being honest with you. I just got a kit for my A4 right front axle outer and it was $53 with shipping.

Partsgeek has yours for $18 Here's a link.

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200..._boot_kit.html

The crimping tool is about $20 on ebay.

You do need a big hex wrench and a breaker bar for the axle bolt and some other minor tools to complete the job but it ain't rocket science.

If you don't do your own work I guess help the mechanic make his next boat payment.

Philhawtin

Boy am I glad i saw this post. I have clicking on my front left only when turning. So the outer rebuild is pretty easy if you are mechanically inclined?