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| Author: | ewatkins [ Mon Apr 25, 2016 11:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Replacing CV Joints |
Hi Guys, So i'm putting in some new CV joints, but was just wondering, is there a specific method to get the large circlip on/off? want to make sure i put it on correctly. Thanks, |
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| Author: | TheMiniMan [ Mon Apr 25, 2016 12:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing CV Joints |
the large circlip is just a stopper,,, if the small "rolled" thin circlip is still in good nick then leave it there & just smack the new CV onto the shaft, (it can be a bit tricky if you havn`t done it before so maybe use a vice with soft-jaws to hold the CV joint & then another person holding 2x thin screw drivers onto the circlip , pushing them in "AS" you`re punching the new CV joint on, bob`s your Aunty 
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| Author: | Scoop [ Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing CV Joints |
Or "easy peasy!!!" |
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| Author: | Willkog89 [ Sun May 15, 2016 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing CV Joints |
CV joints can require some convincing. Getting someone to hold a driveshaft and cv while another taps off with a rubber mallet sure works wonders. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun May 15, 2016 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing CV Joints |
I have had a couple that needed the CV cut off to get the driveshaft out, because the wire circlip had got deformed. Rubber hammer? A bricky's hammer didn't move these. |
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| Author: | BBY755 [ Sun May 15, 2016 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing CV Joints |
Many (many) years ago tried to change the CV joints on my Cooper S with the help of my Holden mechanic apprentice mate. Even with the SP manual and a BFH, couldn't budge the bastards.... Gave up and had a few beers and put up with the clicking noise on turns..... Still have all the greasy fingerprints from that day on my SP manual! |
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| Author: | Aussie Brian [ Mon May 16, 2016 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing CV Joints |
I used the hammer method but have since aquired a piece of heavy wall aluminium tube that allows the drive shaft to just fit through. This allows the tube to sit against the inner of the Cv right where the force is required. By impacting the end of the tube on the floor whilst holding vertical and the weight of the shaft will pop it straight off. I also use a block of wood on the floor to protect the end of the shaft when it pops loose. Same principal as a slide hammer
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| Author: | Phil 850 [ Mon May 16, 2016 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing CV Joints |
I've also used the hammer method successful, but I like the idea of the aluminium tube. Very clever Brian. |
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| Author: | Willkog89 [ Mon May 16, 2016 8:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Replacing CV Joints |
Some interesting approaches, I am sure all work well in there own right. I haven't had the displeasure of anything too stuck, although, I have had a few times where I'm left scratching my head wondering if it will budge. Sometimes a bit of patience helps a lot. Again, all I've ever done is bang them off. Perhaps removing the entire drive shaft from the inboard will allow you to get better purchase on it. Let us know how you get on. |
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