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Front strut removal on a 1999 C4

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If your that far, you may as well rebuild the axles and replace the boots.
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If your that far, you may as well rebuild the axles and replace the boots.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Guys, Does anyone know if its possible to remove the front complete strut without have to remove the driveshaft and the whole wheel carrier? Any advice appreciated. cheers

POST 2Original post

You can do it but you need to loosen up the bolts that hold the differential (pumpkin) onto chassis. The first is strut will be tough to get out. Watch for scratching the fender lip and make sure you don't rip the CV boots. Once one is out the other side is easy. It will be like a teeter totter. That is how I did the X74 switch. Good Luck!

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I guess he means the axle shaft? If your that far, you may as well rebuild the axles and replace the boots. Surely a 99 would have cracked ones? (unless their new)

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