What to torque it to?, 6 hexhead inner cv bolts Options

[6gsillyca]

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Can someone please tell me what the 6 hexhead bolts should be torqued to? My manual lists:

hub nut - 137 ft-lbs
driveaxle inner cv joint-to-differential side gear shaft flange - 27 ft-lbs
right driveaxle centre bearing bracket bolts - 47

None of these seem correct, but since my axles are *non-stock* I'm not sure what the technical part term would be for them.

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I need to replace my outer cv boot. I was looking into getting a new axle shaft, because I have read it is easier to RnR the whole axle rather than individual parts (axle, cv joint, cv boot etc). Then you also shouldn't need to worry about any damage to your joint because of the craked boot.

I need to know what parts to order though. Cv boot is on the front pass wheel. Would the axle half come with both inners and outers, and then would I need to RnR the inner with the e153 inner from my current set-up?

Would someone be able to explain what the inner and outer axles are, and how/where the inner attaches to the outer?

Here is a link to my thread in another sextion, but I thought the boosted guys might know the e153/st185 axles a bit better.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=57022

This post has been edited by 6gsillyca: Apr 15, 2008 - 12:42 AM

[6gsillyca]

So I was able to get out and have a look to see what the damage was, and it looks like my outer boot has got a few cracks in it. I also found cracks in my inner boot, so I guess I'll try and return my outer replacement boot and get the whole axle instead.

Do I need to disconnect the sway bar from the lower control arm? Are the "boots" for the bolts that connect the sway bar to the lower control arm sealed? I tried to loosen them, but when I did I heard a "pop" and a little bit of grease leaked out. The bolt just free spins and I do't know how to remove it or if I even need to take it off. Should I worry about the boot having a hole now?

Can someone else confirm the hex head bolt size for me? Silver94 mentioned they are 8mm hex keys, but I would just like a double check before I go buy a 8mm and find its the wrong size...

Your hex keys may or may not be 8 mm. Mine are 10mm.

This post has been edited by 6gsillyca: Apr 7, 2008 - 10:33 PM