S2 axle boot replacement
Posted: 04 Jun 2025, 19:50
Hello,
I have a '72 Fulvia. I happened to notice a small tear in the left outer (wheel) CV joint boot when doing the annual maintenance day before yesterday. It is the old/original style design. I have ordered a new set for both sides (modern accordion style). I had a few questions I was hoping someone with prior experience with this repair could answer. I have looked at the service manual and searched the forum.
1) Once the inboard flange bolts and the axle nut at the hub are removed, can the axle be removed with a little maneuvering without any disassembly of the suspension or steering at the hub?
2) Any reliable torque figures for the inboard flange bolts and the big axle nut? I have ordered the three pronged socket for the latter.
Thanks.
I have a '72 Fulvia. I happened to notice a small tear in the left outer (wheel) CV joint boot when doing the annual maintenance day before yesterday. It is the old/original style design. I have ordered a new set for both sides (modern accordion style). I had a few questions I was hoping someone with prior experience with this repair could answer. I have looked at the service manual and searched the forum.
1) Once the inboard flange bolts and the axle nut at the hub are removed, can the axle be removed with a little maneuvering without any disassembly of the suspension or steering at the hub?
2) Any reliable torque figures for the inboard flange bolts and the big axle nut? I have ordered the three pronged socket for the latter.
Thanks.