I've found a lot of references to replacing boots and checking CV joints etc but can't find out how to get a boot on or what to check for. How can you tell if it's still good, how much grease do you pack into it and how do you get a boot on / do you dismantle it? if so how... any write-ups available? ('86 4wd wagon)

Edited May 9, 200916 yr by cap86

This guy put some effort into his post: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=592502&postcount=3

 

For the more visually inclined, How To Keep Your Subaru Alive has an awesome

walk through. I suggest downloading the .PDF or buying a copy on your favorite auction site.

Edited May 10, 200916 yr by Greenley

Perfect! that's what I was looking for... thanks very much!

OK next quextion.

 

Replacement boots cost $5.... $15.... and $40 (+/-) online.

 

 

$40 = Dorman

$15 = EMPI

$5 = Ohno (!?) (is that name trying to tell us something?)

 

is there a difference in quality / results?

is there a difference in Material

 

 

Also if the old boot looks good (i.e. never torn) is it ok to just squeeze in some more grease (if so what kind) and put new boot on.

 

or remove all old grease and replace with new.

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Oh and one more thing.

 

MWE gives $25 core charge but shipping has got to be around $25 right? why bother

Edited May 11, 200916 yr by cap86