Re: [DML] Need C-V joint replacement?

["Adam Price" <acprice1@xxxx>]

I recently had my outer CV joints and boots replaced. I didnt fell like 
waiting for my parts to arrive from a vendor, and my mechanic suggested 
using Audi parts... so I did! I have Audi Quatro CV joints and Audi 5000 
boots. The only hang up was that the CV boots use a different flange, which 
dont allow use of the standard hex head bolts. So I had to order alan head 
bolts referred to as "grade 8 cap screws".

My car was also making a chirp sound, and I did see the CV joints, and they 
were obviously beat up. However after replacement my car still makes its 
chirp sound, and I believe it is caused by the brakes some how. Members of 
the board recommended conditioning the pads and rotors with sand paper and 
then cleaning with brake cleaner. So you may want to try this before you 
replace your CVs which is expensive.

Adam 16683

> From: RJRavalli@xxxx
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> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Need C-V joint replacement?
> Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 23:40:32 EST
>
> I was told earlier that my chirping sound from my passenger
> rear wheel is a C-V joint / boot. I know this is a dumb question
> but please bear with me- Are the joint and the boot the same thing?
> Will replacing this be something my shop can do with standard
> parts readily available, or will I have to order from a vendor?
> Any help would be great as I would like to fix this in a one day
> without having to wait for parts if possible.
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> Richard
> (Still wowing people in Modesto, CA on a regular basis!)
>
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