Stephen,
First off.. you don't need to remove that big nut to take the rear axel out.
The inner and outer CVs are the same thing and you just need to remove the
Allen bolts on both sides and it comes right out.

Tools you will need.  Allen key/socket, snap ring pliers, latex gloves, dull
side cutters and a mallet.

Personally I would count on replacing all four at the same time as once you
get them apart you will see that they are scuffed up already.  One thing you
can do to prolong everything is install them "backwards" so they start
wearing on the other side... this will give you a little more time only if
they aren't clicking already.

David Marshall

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Little Bear
Sent: December 1, 2000 11:16 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: cv joint

Rear cv is needing replaced was thinking of also repacking other 3 cv's. How
difficult is this? What tools would be needed? Looked while replacing rear
brakes lookes pretty straight forward. What size Hex wrench would I need to
remove drive shaft? Would I need to remove drive shaft to replace outside
cv? What size Socket would I need to remove rear wheel bearing Nut? (Think
this is right Big one with PIN through it..:) Any info or tips would be
greatly appreciated.. Have a helper this weekend and well would like a heads
up before we start and well she can get a bit aggitated if I am not
prepared. haha it is good to have a girlfriend who is mechanically inclined
and enojoyes it lol!!

Namaste,

Stephen
'85 Westy