can I buy a CV-joint without axle?

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alf - 30 Jun 2006 05:07 GMT

Two questions:

Can I buy a CV-joint without axle? This would be for 2002 Impreza 2.5
TS. Dealer wants about $230 per set (whole half axle).

Is the rebuilding the CV-joint worth the effort (someone wants $60 per
one CV-joint)?

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Edward Hayes - 30 Jun 2006 14:18 GMT

I'm not sure how you can rebuild a CV joint. If any dirt is ingested
for any length of time the surfaces are scored permanently and the
joint is junk. I think the word rebuilt refers to taking the joint
apart and inspecting the thrust surfaces and balls. If no damage is
done then the joint is repacked with special grease and a new boot
installed. I have done it myself at home as no special tools are
needed. I purchased a kit from my overpriced dealer which contained
grease and boot bands and the boot. Total cost two years ago using oem
parts was about $28 as best as I can remember. If the $60 quote is for
the outer & inner joint, then that is a good price imo. ed

> Two questions:
>
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> Is the rebuilding the CV-joint worth the effort (someone wants $60
> per one CV-joint)?

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Rick Courtright - 30 Jun 2006 17:22 GMT

> Is the rebuilding the CV-joint worth the effort (someone wants $60 per
> one CV-joint)?

Hi,

After replacing CV joints on old VW axles, a pretty straightforward
affair compared to most of 'em today, and fiddling about w/ Subie joints
that got contaminated due to broken boots and quickly failed despite my
efforts, I've decided for myself to get the kits and regrease and reboot
AS LONG AS the old boot hasn't already split, or just swap out the axles
(w/ Subie OEM replacements) otherwise. Yeah, it costs a couple more
bucks, but the aggravation factor is "priceless" as they say on TV.

Naturally YMMV...

Rick

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Alan Ronemus - 30 Jun 2006 21:10 GMT

>> Is the rebuilding the CV-joint worth the effort (someone wants $60 per
>> one CV-joint)?
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>
>Rick

You can get a new, complete axle at Speedy Car Parts
<http://www.speedycarparts.com/> for much less money; $67.85 each (no
core charge) for my '02 Legacy. You could probably keep the old ones
and have them rebuilt the next time if you're going to keep the car a
while. Rebuilt axles aren't generally available yet because not many
will have failed.

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RedCrow@somewhere.invalid - 03 Jul 2006 05:32 GMT

> Two questions:
>
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> Is the rebuilding the CV-joint worth the effort (someone wants $60
> per one CV-joint)?

Depending on the model, I guess, I just buy the whole rebuilt
axle half shaft from NAPA stores for about $60 plus the old axle.

That means the entire axle for one side (half shaft) from the trans
to the big nut at the end of the axle. Some models it even includes
a new tension pin and/or a new punch nut for the end of the axle.

I live in Maryland, so YMMV, but I don't see how you can do better
if it is available in your area.

I don't have a labor manual, but installing usually requires
disconnecting the tie rod end (easy) and is probably about
maybe a one hour each side project? I do them all the time
since I have a bunch of Subies.

RedCrow

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