

| Subject: | Re: CV Joints[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com] |
| Date: | Wed, 19 Nov 1997 15:17:16 -0500 |
Replacing a CV joint is pretty simple. It requires a vice to put the axle in and something pop the clip off with (special tool or screwdrivers). To remove the CV joint you need to remove the whole axle that its attached to. You might need a Torx or stardrive internally wrenching tool or just an allen wrench (the other two are like an allen wrench but they have lots of points instead of being octagon shaped). I would get a set that can be driven by a rachet. Then you loosen the bolts all the way around on both ends and voila it's off. Then put the axle in a vice with the faulty CV joint facing up. Smear off the grease until you can see the locking clip that keeps it from sliding off the end of the axle. Pop the clip off with two screwdrivers opposed to each other or a special tool. Then put the joint right up against the open jaws of the vice. Now use a brass drift pin and hit the center of the shaft down knocking it onto the floor and the joint is free. Check the boots of both sides for wear. Probably the one that is bad the boot is ripped somewhere. Replace boots as necesary. Axle will have a serrated spot 5 or 6 inches away from the end. The small part of the boot is supposed to fit over this rough spot to keep it from slipping inward. If the boot is bunched up too tightly it will wear on itself (happened to mine) and the boot will rip and we're back to square one. Replace CV joint with new one. Tap it back into place using the brass. Reinstall clip (you can use a special tool but I just used a screwdriver). Pack joint with Graphite CV Axle grease only! Normal grease will not stick to the joint while it spins and the joint will wear out. Putting axle back on is reverse of removal. Have fun! :-) Ken Wilford John 3:16 >>
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