Hello all,

I've read the postings about CV jobs, boot replacements,
grinding/braking symptoms and even Joel Walkers step by step description
at http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/vwbus/faq.htm#cv-joints.  I'm convinced
that at least one of my CV joints is bad since at slow speed sharp right
turn produces a braking feeling.  Also, front left outer boot is torn
(bought it that way last month.)  I assume these front outer joints are
the most likely to be affected by steering.

Since I live in Brooklyn and have no garage, driveway or parking space
at the moment, other than on the street, I need a definitive list of
tools, both special and ordinary, that I will need to attempt this task.
Everything from jack stands to circlip remover to the 12 point "triple
square" wrenches.  This may be asking for too much.  I will have a
window of about 3 days in which to complete, during most of which there
will be only a FLAPS open.  I can get a few new CVs and all the boot
kits in advance, of course, I just don't want to start and find out that
I need VW408a, VW412, VW415, VW205b, A(?), 3144, VW401, or VW402 as
shown in the Bentley manual.  The Bentley has several illustrations with
insufficient captions.  Might the new Haynes manual that the Bus Depot
has give more elementary instruction?

Alternatively, I can drive to a local CV outfit and let them do the
job.  What are the chances that they will use the right parts and tools?

Thanks in advance,
--
David Bogle
Brooklyn
'72 Campmobile 2.0L (For Sale
'87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia