Boots
Re: Boots
All right, I went Advanced Auto Parts, and they rent out a steering linkage puller for free. That was one of the special tools I needed. Next I went to NAPA with one of the bolts that connects the wheel carrier to the axle. Once I matched the tread, I purchased two grade five long bolts with the same tread, cut of the end and voila, I now had my two guidance pins. Last was a PVC pipe coupling adapter from the Home Depot to drive down the new boot into its seat. I cleaned up the connecting surfaces of the wheel carrier and axle housing and put a bead of silicone gasket on. Following the service manual step by step is straight forward. It's about a three hour repair.
Re: Boots
Hello,
If the oil leaks from the area in front of your wheel carrier where the boot is, its the boot. There is no additional seal. The boot has somewhat of a seal, a metal lip. Once you tap it into it's place, the metal will expand and seal everything of. I am not a mechanic, but got it done without any problems in my garage. The instruction on how to get it done can be found in the military repair manuals, found online under www.c303.de.
Marcus
If the oil leaks from the area in front of your wheel carrier where the boot is, its the boot. There is no additional seal. The boot has somewhat of a seal, a metal lip. Once you tap it into it's place, the metal will expand and seal everything of. I am not a mechanic, but got it done without any problems in my garage. The instruction on how to get it done can be found in the military repair manuals, found online under www.c303.de.
Marcus