Difference between revisions of "Syncro CV Boots - Front"

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  '''KarlT:'''  Just put new boots on the front CV's. It was a learning curve & thought if you (like me) had never
  '''KarlT:'''  Just put new boots on the front CV's. It was a learning curve & thought if you (like me) had never
  seen a CV before this might be of a little help.
  seen a CV before this might be of a little help.  
 
First things first.......Get some protection from our summer weather, last thing we want is a case of heat-stroke!!!
First things first.......Get some protection from our summer weather, last thing we want is a case of heat-stroke!!!


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'''HarryMamm:''' This is for 'early' type fabricated lower control arms. Later cast ones cannot be removed like that ...
'''V-Lux:''' Mine are the late arms.
I managed to do mine by removing only the top link. Had to remove the brake caliper to get enough lean on the upright, but it can be done, ..its very tight, but possible.

Revision as of 21:48, 6 July 2007

KarlT:  Just put new boots on the front CV's. It was a learning curve & thought if you (like me) had never
seen a CV before this might be of a little help. 

First things first.......Get some protection from our summer weather, last thing we want is a case of heat-stroke!!!

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I stripped evrything off....sure there must be an easier way....a manual would of been good.... :oops:

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There's the dirty little bu88er!......

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Dismantled, cleaned...just got to remember how it all goes back together.........Like some sort of executive toy....lovely engineering,even art!....

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All back & ready for new grey grease..........

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What a beauty..... :D ......only three more to do!.... :(

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HarryMamm: This is for 'early' type fabricated lower control arms. Later cast ones cannot be removed like that ...


V-Lux: Mine are the late arms.

I managed to do mine by removing only the top link. Had to remove the brake caliper to get enough lean on the upright, but it can be done, ..its very tight, but possible.