UT: Replacing cv boot.

**S402** · #1: 01-12-2013, 02:29 PM

looking to do this soon. I know some of you have done this and looking for some advice or help (with pay) if needed.

**alaskajoel** · #2: 01-13-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by S402

looking to do this soon. I know some of you have done this and looking for some advice or help (with pay) if needed.

Is it a front or rear? If it's a front I would really suggest buying an entire reman axle for 50 bucks. It saves a lot of time and headache. The process isn't too hard.

**S402** · #3: 01-13-2013, 03:29 PM

yeah I looked a lot into it last night seems like the best thing I would like oem though

**JDMChizad** · #4: 01-14-2013, 07:58 AM

I have an OEM CV axle with just a ripped boot and I also have the whole OEM boot repair kit, if you're interested - I'll sell it to you for a good price. Replacing the CV axle isn't too bad. The worst part is getting the ball joint out. I'm about to replace the CV axles on my Outback... We could do a CV party.

**Euclid** · #5: 01-14-2013, 10:16 PM

I need to replace my front passenger side axle.. The reman one I installed is leaking D: .

**alaskajoel** · #6: 01-14-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Euclid

I need to replace my front passenger side axle.. The reman one I installed is leaking D: .

Yup that's the one that always goes. Downpipe placement ftl

**S402** · #7: 01-14-2013, 11:20 PM

Need to ceramic coat my next dp and wrap it just to be safe.

**Inspector Gadget** · #8: 01-18-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JDMChizad

I have an OEM CV axle with just a ripped boot and I also have the whole OEM boot repair kit, if you're interested - I'll sell it to you for a good price. Replacing the CV axle isn't too bad. The worst part is getting the ball joint out. I'm about to replace the CV axles on my Outback... We could do a CV party.

If S402 doesn't take you up on your CV party offer, I will. Let's talk.

**JDMChizad** · #9: 01-19-2013, 04:42 PM

Got a ripped boot?

**Inspector Gadget** · #**10:** 01-19-2013, 06:42 PM

Yes sir, I do. I also need to replace my LCA bushings and front sway bar.

Now if that doesn't sound like a party, I don't know what does.

**axleon2** · #**11:** 01-20-2013, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Euclid

I need to replace my front passenger side axle.. The reman one I installed is leaking D: .

Did someone say axle?

**Euclid** · #**12:** 01-24-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by axleon2

Did someone say axle?

Stop squirting your goop on my down pipe!

**Dujo** · #**13:** 01-24-2013, 07:59 AM

Rust can be a deal breaker on this job. Broke my lower ball joint through bolt and it became a nightmare. Lots of PB Blaster and be prepared to use an air gun and heat to get things loose. Good luck!

**axleon2** · #**14:** 01-24-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Euclid

Stop squirting your goop on my down pipe!

**JDMChizad** · #**15:** 01-24-2013, 05:54 PM

Ball joints are the worst part. Just replaced my CVs on my Outback (again). Don't buy cheap ones. I had just replaced them in the summer. And king pins suck on older Subies. Luckily, the BL/BP platform does not use them.