Change HistoryDiscussion of Boxsters and other Porsches |  |  |
|
Buying through this link, gets PB a donation. |
Products for your Boxster, Cayman and Carrera. |
 | |
Message: Re: You ...
Changed By: Petee_C
Change Date: April 27, 2011 03:16PM
Re: You ...
Change Date: April 27, 2011 03:16PM
Re: You ...
Hi Pedro,
Have u had any luck with brake cleaner to blast out the grease in there?
I did a google search, and guess brake cleaner is indicated for cleaning CV joints. Makes sense, No residue. I may use air too.
I'm just a bit worried as I can not say for certain how long the boot has been ripped. My guess is less than 12 months (of which 5-6 months the car was off the road - Nov-April). The CV joint was not dry. Still has plenty of grease on the inboard side. Can't see the output side (cause u can't disassemble it).
Thx for any insight. Appreciate it.I'm just a bit worried as I can not say for certain how long the boot has been ripped. My guess is less than 12 months (of which 5-6 months the car was off the road - Nov-April). The CV joint was not dry. Still has plenty of grease on the inboard side. Can't see the output side (cause u can't disassemble it). At least getting as much grease out as I can will help me inspect it for wear. I have no noise coming from the rear that I can relate to CV problems.
I followed the pictures and directions on your site. It was helpful. A couple suggestions.
- Mark the 3 races of the inner CV joint after getting the dust cap off. My CV came apart while trying to get it off the shaft. Probably had to do with the hammer action (I used wood as a drift on the inner race). I was able to piece it back together after researching assembly of a CV joint. Marking it would help with getting it back to original alignment.
- Alcantera suggested I remove the 2 concentric adjusting bolts for the lower control arms to get the wheel carrier enough sway to get the axle out. He had problems with disconnecting the ball joint, and suggested this was easier. I marked both pairs of washers with a Sharpie and Awl to get the alignment back (or at least very very close).
[img]http://pjbj.ca/misc/boxster2.jpg[/img]
---
Thx for any insight on the brake cleaner issue. Appreciate it.
Have u had any luck with brake cleaner to blast out the grease in there?
I did a google search, and guess brake cleaner is indicated for cleaning CV joints. Makes sense, No residue. I may use air too.
I'm just a bit worried as I can not say for certain how long the boot has been ripped. My guess is less than 12 months (of which 5-6 months the car was off the road - Nov-April). The CV joint was not dry. Still has plenty of grease on the inboard side. Can't see the output side (cause u can't disassemble it).
Thx for any insight. Appreciate it.I'm just a bit worried as I can not say for certain how long the boot has been ripped. My guess is less than 12 months (of which 5-6 months the car was off the road - Nov-April). The CV joint was not dry. Still has plenty of grease on the inboard side. Can't see the output side (cause u can't disassemble it). At least getting as much grease out as I can will help me inspect it for wear. I have no noise coming from the rear that I can relate to CV problems.
I followed the pictures and directions on your site. It was helpful. A couple suggestions.
- Mark the 3 races of the inner CV joint after getting the dust cap off. My CV came apart while trying to get it off the shaft. Probably had to do with the hammer action (I used wood as a drift on the inner race). I was able to piece it back together after researching assembly of a CV joint. Marking it would help with getting it back to original alignment.
- Alcantera suggested I remove the 2 concentric adjusting bolts for the lower control arms to get the wheel carrier enough sway to get the axle out. He had problems with disconnecting the ball joint, and suggested this was easier. I marked both pairs of washers with a Sharpie and Awl to get the alignment back (or at least very very close).
[img]http://pjbj.ca/misc/boxster2.jpg[/img]
---
Thx for any insight on the brake cleaner issue. Appreciate it.
Original Message
Author: Petee_CDate: April 27, 2011 02:54PM
Re: You ...
Hi Pedro,
Have u had any luck with brake cleaner to blast out the grease in there?
I did a google search, and guess brake cleaner is indicated for cleaning CV joints. Makes sense, No residue. I may use air too.
I'm just a bit worried as I can not say for certain how long the boot has been ripped. My guess is less than 12 months (of which 5-6 months the car was off the road - Nov-April). The CV joint was not dry. Still has plenty of grease on the inboard side. Can't see the output side (cause u can't disassemble it).
Thx for any insight. Appreciate it.
Have u had any luck with brake cleaner to blast out the grease in there?
I did a google search, and guess brake cleaner is indicated for cleaning CV joints. Makes sense, No residue. I may use air too.
I'm just a bit worried as I can not say for certain how long the boot has been ripped. My guess is less than 12 months (of which 5-6 months the car was off the road - Nov-April). The CV joint was not dry. Still has plenty of grease on the inboard side. Can't see the output side (cause u can't disassemble it).
Thx for any insight. Appreciate it.