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Subject:Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
From:miguel pacheco
Date:Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:17:53 -0600

Oops, when I said you may have it up too high, I mean the van!
Miguel

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
  - Thomas A. Edison

On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 11:16 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
> Tie wraps (zip ties) through the flange holes to hold it together. It
> will be hard still, but one thing out of the way. Then, stick a bolt
> in there, along with your extension and tool...that's two devices and
> two hands, so it CAN be done. Line it up as close as  you can, while
> feeling for that hole. If you are using an air ratchet, this process
> is much easier, though you have to be careful. If you are using a
> lift, and not laying on your back, it is even easier....ha, just being
> a smart ass. I just did mine (no, not the first time) and that is
> always a frustrating moment. One thing, perhaps you have it up too
> high. Depending on length of arms, body type, it could be too high.
> This last time, I realized I had it up too  high, but I pressed on.
> Also, you can help yourself out by suspending it. Are you using enough
> light? You need lots to see into that cave!
> Miguel
>
> I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
>  - Thomas A. Edison
>
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> Geez, I've been cursing for 2 days now trying to put my axles back on my 77 Westy alone. The joints are loose enough so that if I offer one end up to the transaxle, the other end basically falls apart/disassembles itself and I do a 3 Stooges routine to try and juggle it all. I need about 5 more hands it seems!! What's the trick?
>> Courtney
>>
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>> Always be yourself, because the people that matter don't mind,
>> and the ones who mind, don't matter.
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