1999 Audi A4 cv joints

1999 AUDI A4
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • MANUAL
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KLIKER13
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I have one bad cv joint on the front of my car(1999 Audi A4 Quattro 130,000 mi.). I know it is recommended to replace both sides (driver and passenger) when you replace the cv joint because the other one may fail soon. I am wondering if with this car that has all wheel drive, should I replace all the cv joints, front and back on both sides?
Oct 16, 2010 at 12:07 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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its not necessary to replace front and rear at the same time, the front does endure a bit more wear/tear than the rear anyway due to steering but its up to you as far as replacing all at same time.
Oct 16, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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Great, thank you. I have read that it is recommended to change the driver and passenger cv joints at the same time. Is this a good thing to do, or if the other side seems fine, should I leave it alone? (1999 audi a4 quattro, 130,000 mi.)
Oct 16, 2010 at 3:27 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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yes you will want to replace both sides at the same time
Oct 16, 2010 at 5:02 PM