can I buy a CV-joint without axle?

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alf

Two questions:

Can I buy a CV-joint without axle? This would be for 2002 Impreza 2.5
TS. Dealer wants about $230 per set (whole half axle).

Is the rebuilding the CV-joint worth the effort (someone wants $60 per
one CV-joint)?
 
I'm not sure how you can rebuild a CV joint. If any dirt is ingested
for any length of time the surfaces are scored permanently and the
joint is junk. I think the word rebuilt refers to taking the joint
apart and inspecting the thrust surfaces and balls. If no damage is
done then the joint is repacked with special grease and a new boot
installed. I have done it myself at home as no special tools are
needed. I purchased a kit from my overpriced dealer which contained
grease and boot bands and the boot. Total cost two years ago using oem
parts was about $28 as best as I can remember. If the $60 quote is for
the outer & inner joint, then that is a good price imo. ed
 
alf said:
Is the rebuilding the CV-joint worth the effort (someone wants $60 per
one CV-joint)?

Hi,

After replacing CV joints on old VW axles, a pretty straightforward
affair compared to most of 'em today, and fiddling about w/ Subie joints
that got contaminated due to broken boots and quickly failed despite my
efforts, I've decided for myself to get the kits and regrease and reboot
AS LONG AS the old boot hasn't already split, or just swap out the axles
(w/ Subie OEM replacements) otherwise. Yeah, it costs a couple more
bucks, but the aggravation factor is "priceless" as they say on TV.

Naturally YMMV...

Rick
 
Hi,

After replacing CV joints on old VW axles, a pretty straightforward
affair compared to most of 'em today, and fiddling about w/ Subie joints
that got contaminated due to broken boots and quickly failed despite my
efforts, I've decided for myself to get the kits and regrease and reboot
AS LONG AS the old boot hasn't already split, or just swap out the axles
(w/ Subie OEM replacements) otherwise. Yeah, it costs a couple more
bucks, but the aggravation factor is "priceless" as they say on TV.

Naturally YMMV...

Rick

You can get a new, complete axle at Speedy Car Parts
<http://www.speedycarparts.com/> for much less money; $67.85 each (no
core charge) for my '02 Legacy. You could probably keep the old ones
and have them rebuilt the next time if you're going to keep the car a
while. Rebuilt axles aren't generally available yet because not many
will have failed.
 

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