Hi,

I finally got the nerve up to dive into my CV joint's.  I couldn't get
the CV off the shaft,  but I only have a 4 lb hammer, no press here.

I was able to remove the external cage & balls which facilitated good
cleaning/inspection.  I used solvent to clean the CV parts and found 2
surfaces that had little pitts so I'm going to rotate them (manual
transmission) per the article @
http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_16_9/cv_joint_maintenence.html

After I cleaned the CV parts with solvent, I blew them dry with
compressed air.  Is that sufficent prior to re-greasing, or should I use
soap & water, brake cleaner/??? to remove any traces of solvent prior to
greasing?

For my wheel bearings, being paranoid, I did use soap & water on
everything & put it in my oven to dry fast but I'm wondering if I'm
bordering on insanity, or if just compressed air on the components is
sufficent.

Thanks,
Steve Williams