RetroPug

Hi,

I've got a replacement inner CV boot for my 2003 Blobeye WRX.

Is it possible to undo the two hub to strut bolts, unclip the existing boot & pull it back, split the inner CV joint and swap the boots over without taking the end of the driveshaft out of the gearbox?

As per this video which is a different Subaru with similar looking shafts:

I'll be doing the job on a 2-post and the hub to strut bolts have been undone so this wouldn't be an issue. I'm just checking as if it does need to come out the gearbox and have oil drained etc. I'll need to buy some gearbox oil before organising the use of the lift etc.

Thanks!

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

If your going to do it that way pop the ball joint and tie rod end off and pull the strut out (a helper or tie the strut back would be useful) enough it doesn't take much. Then at least no alignment issues.

RetroPug

Ok, is it possible without pulling it out the gearbox? Alignment isn't a big issue as I've also access to a hunter rig when I need it so I do alignments every so often anyway to check it's all where it should be!

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

No reason why not you could always take the shaft out of the hub to make it easier to work with.

IainMilford

iTrader: (15)

I find it easy enough to remove the shaft completely by removing the lower ball joint from the control arm, this will allow the hub to swing out which will give you enough room to pull the shaft out of the gearbox

RetroPug

I'm asking if it is possible without removing anything from the gearbox and draining the oil by splitting the cv joint as shown in the video, but on a 2003 blobeye wrx.

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

Already told you yes but undo the large nut on the shaft and pull hub out and remove shaft to make it easier to work on the cv joint.

IainMilford

iTrader: (15)

You won’t need to drain the gearbox oil if you do pull the shaft out.

RetroPug

Thanks for the replies, I think I misread some of them slightly but they are clear- my bad.

Just as an update- I did successfully do this last week. I didn't end up removing the shaft from the hub but it would have been easier had I done so- as I was using a 2-post the awkwardness wasn't too bad but on the driveway it would have been a PITA without removing it fully.

Thanks!

IainMilford

iTrader: (15)

Glad you got it sorted, having a lift is a massive bonus over doing it on the floor !