Outer Cv Joint
#1
Posted 22 June 2018 - 05:57 PM
#2
Posted 22 June 2018 - 06:43 PM
The Drive Shaft does have a C Clip that, when fitted up, is Internal within the CV Joint that holds it in place.
If the Joint and it's boot is otherwise OK, I wouldn't separate it there to get it to the bench, but at the Inner Joint.
Using a long Screw Driver, if you land it at an angle between the Inner Joint Boot and the Drive Shaft, it should land on the Inner Spider of the Inner Joint, Give it a sharp tap with a hammer and the drive shaft should separate from the Inner Joint.
#3
Posted 22 June 2018 - 08:02 PM
Hey Chris,
Could you put up a pix of that?
#4
Posted 22 June 2018 - 08:20 PM
Sure Spin
This one is part separated, the red arrow is on the inner Spider that you need to tap
It's the Green part in this drawing (note that the factory removal tool is also shown in this too)
#5
Posted 22 June 2018 - 08:31 PM
Thanks!
Can always count on you for clear pixs &
diagrams, did I mention velocity of reply?
Like incredible !
Edited by spin, 22 June 2018 - 08:36 PM.
#6
Posted 22 June 2018 - 09:27 PM
#7
Posted 22 June 2018 - 09:34 PM
Yes, usually just a tap to get them back in.
I like to do them this way as the joints are sealed off with the boot in place, keeps the muck out of them and that YUK DREADFUL grease that is made in the Devil's workshop off you, your dog, your carpet, your bed sheets and yr missus,,,,,,,
#8
Posted 23 June 2018 - 05:30 AM
I have mine in the vice and even though it is loose (not rusted) I still for the life of me cannot tap it off - must have a odd ball C clip inside
#9
Posted 23 June 2018 - 07:16 AM
#10
Posted 23 June 2018 - 08:01 AM
Ah yes got you SM, I'm doing this in a car park not far from our place but far enough from the heating equipment and vice. If I get trouble with the inner spider and long screw driver ( I remember it now after your pic and diagram) will the outer cv just pull off? I think it has to be dead inline with Drive shaft for it to come off iirc. Just trying to cover the bases and get her home again today. Thanks so much for your prompt replies.
Yes, that comes off the same was as it does on the Inner CV, however it's harder to hold the drive shaft 'in place' to do it that way, you may do better to pop the inner CV apart - just to cover that base, however, if you do do it that way, take a few smaller plastic bags and some ties, so that you can back up the inner as soon as it's apart before pulling through the subframe or if the balls fall out, at least you'll be able to scoop them in to something.
I have mine in the vice and even though it is loose (not rusted) I still for the life of me cannot tap it off - must have a odd ball C clip inside
Sometimes the C Clips spread and then part of it slips down the splines. The only way I've found to get them apart when that happens it to belt the joint many times hard to eventually shear the clip. Dreadful when it happens, but little else I can think of to get them apart.
#11
Posted 24 June 2018 - 07:39 AM
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