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Replacing the Boot and Maintaining the Joint

Model: Audi A6 MK 2, C5 - Years 1997-2004
Part: Control arm

In this tutorial, the boot of a drive axle joint on an Audi A6 is replaced. Remove the wheel corresponding to the joint you will be working on. Remove the brake rotor with a 17 mm Allen wrench. Take off the piece that protects the joint, then unscrew the bolts that secure the drive axle. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right and slide out the drive axle. Place it in a bench vise and remove the clamp that secures the worn joint boot. Extract the joint (using a hammer if necessary). Disassemble the joint and carefully clean each part. Dry each piece, and if you are also maintaining the other joint of the drive axle, swap the components (right with left and vice versa) to extend their efficiency. Carefully reassemble the joint. Take a new boot and install it on the drive axle; mount and secure the clamp that holds it. Release the air from the boot using a small screwdriver as a lever to let it vent. Reassemble everything by reversing the disassembly steps.

Updated on 10 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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