Outer CV Join

[Kibasafam]

Hi,

newbie on this forum, i'm looking for some advice
I've an issue on rear leaft, CV join sounds dead. I'm looking for parts to repare it, it's quite easy to get Inner CV join (near motor), but I don't know where looking for outer join (near wheel).

Do you have some advice ?

Thanks !

[Gelbster]

Welcome and congratulations on your English ! Better than some of the 'natives' here :-).
Suggest you start with this link. Note the specific tools you will need and the oeticker clamps.
Porsche Boxster CV Joints and Boot / Axle Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article
This is a great way to practice your English.

[Kibasafam]

Ahah, basic english, fluent in development and computer, else...

Yeah I saw PelicanParts DIY, and the command parts page : Pelican Parts - European Automotive Parts and Accessories - Porsche • BMW • Mercedes • Volkswagen • Audi • Saab • Volvo • MINI

But my mechanic said he'd already checked this page, and there's not the outer CV Join.

I'm quite newbie in mechanics, so I don't know what do I search, only keywords Outer CV join x)


Maybe I misunderstood something ?!

[Kibasafam]

Hi,

Yes i saw the page, and the detailed command page. My mechanic said CV joint inner and outer are different.

Is Axle Joint corresponding to CV Joint ?

And it's written : Axle Joint (Rear Right Inner, Rear Left Inner, Left or Right Rear Outer)

Is it the same part that can be used left/right and inner/outer at rear ? I understood it was differents parts.

I'm quite in trouble

ps : ahah thx, school english, so not fluent as I'ld like !

[Smallblock454]

What type and model year is your 986?

Maybe it's easier if you tell us the part number on the diagram.

Same problem with english here.

Regards from Germany, Markus

[Kibasafam]

Pictures sent to my mechanic for precision, THX

I've a 986 S from 2004.

[Kibasafam]

Got reply : no id on picture, he sets a mark :



And picture about the part :

[JayG]

I don't believe you can actually buy a replacement outer CV joint
You can rebuild them, otherwise you have to replace the axle

The inner CV can be replaced

[Smallblock454]

Cage and balls can be replaced on the outer CV joint.

If anything else is worn or broken you have to replace the whole axle or get a used one and build a new one with the best parts of both.

Also there are cheap replacement axles available, but i wouldn't go for one because i live in Germany and we have the Autobahn where we on some passages can drive without speed limit.

Because you have a 2004 car, make shure you get the right axles for your car.

M 009/249 = 3.2 Litre / Tiptronic -> 986 332 024 11

M 009/480 = 3.2 Litre / 6 speed manual

Regards, Markus

[JayG]

Is the cage and balls for the outer CV a Porsche part, or aftermarket?

[Kibasafam]

OK, need to check with my mechanic if replacing this part is mandatory.

For full axle replacement, what should be the cost of the entire part ?

[Gelbster]

For Boxster parts in France, this source may help you ?
Rose Passion - Porsche Boxster 986

[Kibasafam]

Yeah RP is very used in France for parts, but looking for better price x)
Rose Passion - P48433 - 98633202455 - DRIVE SHAFT - Porsche Boxster 986 2002 Boxster S 3.2 CABRIO MANUAL GEARBOX, 6 SPEED > REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY > UNIVERSAL COUPLING AND BELLOWS
part is 700€, x2 if I repare rear. I dunno if it's a correct price or if there is better.

And that's why in first place I was looking for part rebuild x)

[Kibasafam]

Yeah, RP is a great store for parts, was just looking if foreign had better prices x)

Is outer CV Joint the key word for research this part, or is there a better name ?

Thx