Opps, I was assuming the boots he talked about were the ones covering the
U-J's. Dave you are correct as always. Wow how could I have missed that???
Senior moments are coming too soon.
JVV
----- Original Message -----
From: <Dave1massey@cs.com>
To: <jerryvv@alltel.net>; <dogzbody1@yahoo.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: TR6 Axle boots - advice needed.
> In a message dated 9/26/2005 3:47:33 PM Central Standard Time,
> jerryvv@alltel.net writes:
> > The IRS 4A's never had boots so I question their real value or need on
the
> > 6's. OTOH Triumph did put them there for a reason, I just question their
> > reason! They are dust covers only and not like the CV joint covers of
> > today's FWD cars. The U-J's are sealed units. Replace if you want and
yes I
> > do think you need to pull the axle.
> > JVV
> >
> These boots are on the spline joints which should be greased. Without the
> boots dirt and grit will get in there and lock them up making for funny
> handling.
>
> I don't know for sure if you can change them out by taking the flange
loose
> but I think it is worth a try. You may have to support the car from the
> trailing arm to raise it so the flange half will drip far enough to
disengage the
> other half.
>
> Dave
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