

| Subject: | CV joint replacement questions |
| From: | Jeffrey R |
| Date: | Thu, 13 May 1999 14:00:27 EDT |
Knock, Knock. Who's there? I've got that CV joint knocking in the right rear when I make a right turn. I'm assuming that means the right rear CV joint or joints need to be replaced. That leaves me with three questions. 1. I believe there are two CV joints for each axle on each side (meaning 4 total on the 2WD bus). How do I decide which right side CV joint needs to be replaced, inner or outer, or should they both be replaced? 2.Can I do the job without special tools or machinery? I see in Bentley the axel or something getting pressed out of the CV joint with a press. Can this job be done by a backyard mechanic without a press? 3.When replacing the axel what keeps the 8 or 10 allen bolts (or star pattern bolts) that connect each end of the axel from loosening. Do I replace the double holed washer/bracket type thing that the allen bolts go throught with new ones? Does that bracket work as a lock (washer) device? (After replacing the transmission and 12,000 miles some of the allen bolts on both sides of the trans. had come loose--lost some CV grease--I suppose that has added to the CV failure.) Any other advice will be appreciated. TIA Jeff 83.5 Westy NYC
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