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Originally Posted by bart1 View Post
I just tried to do this procedure. Step 9 did not work for me. I have a later 95 C4 and Bilstein HD shocks. I could not get the outer joint past my shock. I really only needed to replace the inner boot, so I just did it on the car. Messy and tight job, but went okay.
I think I had my HDs on when I did this the first time and certainly the second time. The trick is that you need a second floor jack underneath the brake rotor or hub to compress the shock just the right amount while the car is already on jack stands. It is definitely doable, as I'm a complete clutz and did it twice. On second thought, I may have taken the tranny out before I removed the CVs the second time, but I know it's doable with the tranny in there.
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