Re: Replacing CV boot and FI Line?

[es61@prism.gatech.edu (Eric Schumacher)]

What vintage (year) is your 5k?  On my 4k, CV removal and replacement was
a $50 and 30 min job for my mechanic.  

Jack up car

Remove wheel

Remove bolt holding tie rod in (you WILL need a new one)

Follow instructions in manual.  

If possible, put all CV grease inside the joint, not the boot.

You should NOT need alignment after this procedure.

CAVEOT:  This was done on 4kQ, your suspension may vary.


Eric Schumacher



> 
> Spent part of the weekend crawling around and under the 5KQ and found a few
> things to fix. In particular, the left front outside CV boot is split and the 
> No. 1 fuel injection line appears to be leaking. 
> 
> My question(s) is "How hard is it to repair these two items?" My Haynes manual
> has nothing on the FI line and makes the CV boot repair look like a half day
> job for someone of my mechnical bent. Anyone come up with some "quick and easy"
> procedures for either job.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> -ken-
> 
>