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Old 04-06-2009, 02:22 PM
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just replaced 2003 4,4i ,sport, 50,000 miles
mine ..cracked two sides first time ( please check other side condition too!!in your car )
Final price at the diller cost me 1420.....(for 2 ) , but
you do have two years warrantly for parts and replacement IF...something happened ( OEM parts price included)
My penny advice ... ( before) buy a cheap one and install , remember - you'll get cheap results also.
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you don't have to replace the whole axle. you can get OEM outer CV joint and boot kit.
yup,that's what i said
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Yesterday I heard this sound from the left front wheel... today the sound seemed to get a little louder. I kept thinking that maybe it was something bouncing around in my drivers side door pocket. The sound was more noticable during stop and go traffic. Inspected the wheel today when I got home and the CV Boot had a tear. The tear was about 1 1/2 inches in length. Going to get the Boot replace this coming Saturday.

Maybe it would be a smart thing to just have them all replaced?
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Old 05-17-2009, 11:49 AM
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RMak , only the front outer boots move and wear due to steering , so only those two should ever need replaced . i think bmw parts would be best .
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RMak , only the front outer boots move and wear due to steering , so only those two should ever need replaced . i think bmw parts would be best .
Cool... cause it would suck having to go back and having the other side repaired if it were to crack/tear soon. Guess I might as well have the right side repaired too.
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turned out to be front wheel bearing that was causing the noise.

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Old 07-15-2009, 06:33 PM
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You're going to need a new joint or driveshaft too since this one has gotten to the point of being this exposed. Assuming you didn't replace it already.
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replaced the CV Boot first.
then tracked it down to bearing.

Now my front suspension bushes are worn. need to replace L/R hand side.


Think i should have stuck with my smart car.
this car costin me a fortune in repairs.

Arggggg. but it is a great car to drive.
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