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Old 09-23-2015, 03:10 PM
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Cv boot replacement do I need wheel alignment ?

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Is there a method to do the cv bood change without the wheel alignment ?
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Old 09-24-2015, 07:11 AM
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Is there a method to do the cv bood change without the wheel alignment ?
Since you can change a front CV boot(s) by only undoing the inner bolt for the lower rear-most control arm, no re-alignment is required.
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Even if you disconnect a tie rod or ball joint and take the axle out the conventional way, you wouldn't need a _new_ alignment.
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Search for the 30 minute cv boot replacement DIY on here (at a hotel w/exceptionally slow internet or I'd have linked it for you).

Answer is "no", you don't have to redo alignment. Just don't touch the front strut bolts (you don't need to).
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Done ! thx guys

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Well done!

I did mine without removing the CV from the hub but it gives you better access by doing so.

Like the BFH at the lower right of you image!
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