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rear axles, repair???
I have a 2001 2.7 tiptronic boxster, I bought a used axle and I was wondering why there is no way to repair the axle other than replace it. i understand you can repair one end, but not the other, WHY?? ALSO, what is the reason to ever replace the axle. THANK YOU
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10-16-2011, 01:10 PM
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Ususally, axle replacement is a result of tearing the rubber boot or boots on each end of the axle that protect the CV joint. Once ripped the gap in the boot allows the CV grease to be flung about under the car and the remaining grease potentially contaminated with dirt etc.
You can take your half shaft (axle) out and replace the torn boots and grease. The boot job is much cheaper than replacing the axle if you determine your CV joints are ok (no noise). The outboard CV joing is fixed to the axle. You can clean out the old grease on one side only. the CV joint nearest the transaxle can be removed from the axle for complete cleaning. I just did both sides on my 2000S due to three torn boots. I had access to a lift and the job took me about three hours per side. Total cost for parts was under $50. |
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10-17-2011, 03:16 PM
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thank you for sharing. mine is 2001 2.7 tiptronic. when I take a corner HARD to the left, the rear end growls. not when I turn right. Is the right side (passenger) or drivers side the problem?
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10-17-2011, 07:15 PM
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Hey! Nice Rack! "Celette"
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How many miles do you have on your cars? Axle failures?
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10-18-2011, 10:11 AM
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My guess it that for a 'growl' is a rear (passenger side) wheel bearing failing and not an axle.
If you can get under your car (safely) or get it up on a rack, it's pretty easy to inspect your boots for rips and if one is ripped, you'll see the grease on the underside of your car. The other thing to check, if your axle has been previously removed or replaced, is the tightness of the allen head bolts that mate the axle to the transmission. I think the torque value is 36 ft-lbs. As for wheel bearings, you can raise the rear tires one at a time and try pulling and tugging on them. Any evidence of play is a sign of a bad bearing. Of course, so is growling. |
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10-18-2011, 11:16 AM
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u right. I think., not completely put it back together yet, thanks
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11-28-2011, 10:35 PM
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