[928uk] Rubber CV boot

[Adrian Langford]

I’m pretty sure they differ by model year, as on early ones the CV joint is welded on but can be removed at least on S4s like mine. I don’t know what year this change happened.

Left and right are interchangeable as some people swap them over to equalise joint wear.

Adrian

> On 12 Jun 2024, at 15:04, Ken Gillett via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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> A quick question about this, are all 928 driveshafts the same?
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> I actually mean between the different models over the years, but in fact also, are left and right the same?
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> I realise they may have changed over the years, but in which case can the later ones be used on the earlier cars. Is it actually a 'one shaft fits all' - or perhaps 2 shafts (L & R) that will fit all?
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>> On Tue 11 Jun 2024, at 21:32, Simon Crowe via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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>> I don’t have notes but I’ve done this job on both my 928’s.
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>> A couple of things to note. The 6 inner hex socket bolts can be a pain to undo. You need to rotate the shaft until you can get a hex socket bit firmly inside the bolt. If it’s at a slight angle it will slip and damage the bolt. When you come to do this it will make more sense as it’s not so easy to explain.
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>> When putting it all back together the outer hub nut needs to be torqued up to something like 320lb. I bought a torque wrench specifically for this job a few years back, so to buy or borrow one is by the easiest option. There is a more scientific way to do the job involving weights and a breaker bar etc but I took the simple route.
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>> I did have to lower the rear of the exhaust on both the S4 and GTS, but I know the S2 exhaust takes a different route.
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>> Overhauling the shafts is actually quite straightforward, but it is very messy. I have always used the GKN boot kit that comes with grease and clips. Make sure you clean everything out before rebuilding.
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>> It takes longer to remove and refit the shafts than the actual overhaul takes. I can’t remember how long it took me to do the first time on my S4, but when I did my GTS it was an afternoon job.
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>> Cheers,
>> Simon.
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>>>> On 11 Jun 2024, at 21:02, Paul R Smith via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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>>> Has anyone tried the stretch boots yet? I would be tempted to give them a try.
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>>> Also, notes for doing it if you are a first timer.
>>> If dirt has got into the boot, you will need to clean the joints out.
>>> When you refill with grease, the grease goes in the joint, not the boot.
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>>> Smiffy
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>>>> On 11/06/2024 20:10, Marek Zawadzki via 928uk wrote:
>>>> Hi Guys,
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>>>> I just discovered that my car rear drive shaft CV boots / gaiters ( I not
>>>> sure how they are called) the rubber covers that holding grease are perish
>>>> and need replacing.
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>>>> Actually all 4 gone. Any advice where to buy them? I don't need genuine
>>>> ones.
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>>>> Best Regards
>>>> Marek
>>>> 928 S2 1986 auto
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