Torn CV boot

Blewtoon · 11-12-2007, 07:27 PM

I got the starter off & discovered that the inner cv boot is torn. Is there any way to check the condition of the joint with the car not running? It seeems like I would be better off replacing it now if nessisary.

gmbchef · 11-12-2007, 08:26 PM

and see if it sticks anywhere in its range of movement. If not, lube it up and put it back on the car!
HTH

Katman · 11-13-2007, 05:30 AM

Inner CVs don't flex as much as the outers.

So 'probably' ok to just redo the boot. You'll know if it's bad once you clean it all up..

Besides, if it IS bad, you'd have to take the driveshaft out anyway, so no further behind doing that fun job..

11-12-2007, 08:26 PM	#2
gmbchef AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,331	Probably be ok to take it apart, clean it out, put it back together.... and see if it sticks anywhere in its range of movement. If not, lube it up and put it back on the car! HTH

11-13-2007, 05:30 AM	#3
Katman AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,524	Inner CVs don't flex much.. Inner CVs don't flex as much as the outers. So 'probably' ok to just redo the boot. You'll know if it's bad once you clean it all up.. Besides, if it IS bad, you'd have to take the driveshaft out anyway, so no further behind doing that fun job.. __________________ -Frank- "The Twins" www.frankdekat.com CGT/4K Frapper map Plenty Many Audi Pictures!

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