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Ben006 · 08-07-2016, 07:37 AM

You don't need to remove the axle from the car, and in fact can slide both boots out while removing only one CV joint.

You'll need to lift the car fairly high to make it easier.
Remove the bracings and midpipes, the just unbolt the inner CV joints.

Pop the end cap (hammer and punch), remove the clip on the axle, and the joint should slide out.

If it doesn't, you'll need a puller.

Be careful to use quality boot clamps, or the grease will sling out!

If you don't have access to a lift, you'll have a hard time doing it on the car. If you can take them out, do it.

08-07-2016, 07:37 AM	#3
Ben006 Ben-Auto-Design Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: French Riviera Posts: 827	You don't need to remove the axle from the car, and in fact can slide both boots out while removing only one CV joint. You'll need to lift the car fairly high to make it easier. Remove the bracings and midpipes, the just unbolt the inner CV joints. Pop the end cap (hammer and punch), remove the clip on the axle, and the joint should slide out. If it doesn't, you'll need a puller. Be careful to use quality boot clamps, or the grease will sling out! If you don't have access to a lift, you'll have a hard time doing it on the car. If you can take them out, do it. __________________ ASE certified Automotive Master Technician. Porsche Tech in France. www.benautodesign.fr Ben-Auto-Design : Performance parts for 9X6 / 9X7 1982 928 S Euro Last edited by Ben006; 08-07-2016 at 07:47 AM.