Bentley says that joint must be checked for wear if boot is torn due to the likelihood that dirt has entered. I would suggest checking and cleaning rather then just re-packing and replacing boot. I haven't disassembled one myself so can't attest to the difficulty level. Anyhow if you would like to give it a try and don't have the manual I can scan the relevant pages and send them to you. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: Glommen, Jon <Jon.Glommen@NOVELLUS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: March 30, 1999 4:14 PM Subject: What to do with torn CV boot
> Hello all, > > I have an '86 Vanagon with a torn CV joint boot --the outer. I've never > worked on CV joints before and need some advice: > > How do I tell if the CV joint is any good, or should I just replace the > boot? > > With 171k miles on the odometer what is the likelihood that these CV joints > will last any longer? I assume they are the originals. > > Thank you, > > Jon Glommen > Product Engineering > NOVELLUS Metals Group > 408.570.2814 > |
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