I second Jakes recommend. That tutorial really helped me with
orientation of parts (balls/cage/hub)

Clean the bolt heads with tiny pic or w.h.y. before trying to get bolts off.

Use correct bit to remove/install CV bolts. (star or hex)

Don't loose the little serrated washers (if present) and/or the little
metal plates.

Check carefully for signs of pawling (sp?) pitting, etc. on CV parts.
If present, a new CV is needed.

Coveralls are needed! GOOD latex gloves (blue kind.... heavy duty....
can't recall name off hand)

Clean clean clean work area for cleaning/assembly.

Buy extra CV grease. (CV kits supply only so much)

Torque bolts evenly and properly!

Make sure the boot has a chance to "seat" itself. I left the small
ends unclamped. Not saying you should do this, but it gave the boot a
chance to seat. You don't want it bunched up to one side.

I did mine, torqued properly, still on gooten tight!

Neil.

On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 3:26 PM, Brendan Slevin <totorovan@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, whilst doing the clutch on Totoro, I am also repacking all 4 cv's and
> treating them to new boots.  Dose anyone have any tips?  This will not be my
> first cv repacking, but a first on a Vanagon.  Thanks!
>
> Brendan Slevin
> 84 GL Totoro
> Bend, Oregon
>

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