BTW, Jim,

Should you strip out one (or more) of the Allen head or star fasteners,
especially on the outboard CVs (inside the cave) they are easily removed
with a Craftsman "Impact grade" Bolt Out.  The impact grade bolt outs
have a square in the end for driving with a 3/8" socket and extension
where necessary.  They're fluted and fit over the bolt head(s).  You tap
them on then, as you turn to remove, they grip tighter and tighter.  I
have done this and, believe me, it's MUCH easier than wrestling with the
axle nut and axle.

Mike

Jim Morgan wrote:
> Greetings All,
> I have a question about c.v. joint/ shaft removal and the archive did no
> touch upon this.
>
> I have a 80 ail cooled / manuel trans that the driver side  out board  boot
> is torn. I noticed this when I removed the engine for a rebuild. Can I just
> unbolt the inner and outer jounts and remove the shaft / assembly with out
> having to remove the the 46mm axle nut and axel shaft? I am looking at my bently
> and don't see why not.
> reference 42.2 to 42.7 . I would like to deal with this while the engine is
> being repaired.
>
> For thoes who whant to know, Yes the heater flap cables broke  trying  to
> remove the barrel nuts.
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>
> Jim Morgan 80 "stink bomb"
>                    86Gl "breadbox"
>
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