7 replies to this topic

[Stu.]

Hi,

 

I am trying to remove the inner CV joint from the driveshaft. Haynes says you should strike it with a flat bar to free it, but Ive been hitting it pretty damn hard and it wont budge. Am I doing something wrong ??

 

 

 

[AlexMozza]

Have you tried heating the CV?

[M J W J]

If you have already tried hitting it off then try knocking it back onto the shaft first. Then hold it so you can give it a good sharp hit. It will either release in one sharp hit or won't release at all.

 

There is a bit of a knack to it but if you get it right then the circlip pops into its groove and releases the joint. If you just keep hitting it then the circlip stays in place and holds the join onto the shaft.

[freaker]

i did mine recently, 

 

ive put it in a vice, so it didn`t move.

 

and with a flat chisel and a reasonable hammer a good wak and it was moving, i also was expecting it not to move :)

 

freaker

[xrocketengineer]

If all else fails.......

 

http://www.theminifo...-stuck-to-axle/

[Stu.]

Well that was fun. I tried heating it, hitting it, hitting it lots more, swearing at it then thretening it but none of that worked, so then I resorted to getting out the Dremel and cutting it into pieces to get it of the shaft, so thanks for the link above.  Very greatful.

 

I was careful not to cut into the driveshaft splines, but was worried I would as it's difficult to gauge depth but it seems I was ok though !

 

The extent of corrosion to the mating faces of the driveshaft, circlip and CV joint knuckle shows why it wouldnt budge I guess, but at least I know for next time.

 

I'll clean up the shaft spline so it's ready to take the new joint, as I dont think I can re-use the old one now do you

 

Something else learnt today  

 

Thank you for all your advice guys

 

[xrocketengineer]

Great to know it worked for you! Make sure to use some good grease (preferably synthetic) on the splines before assembly. Anti-seize (graphite) or copper grease might create more corrosion problems with the moisture.

[Stu.]

I was wondering if lack of suitable grease to the splines before assembly was what caused the seizure. There was certainly no sign of any grease when I cut off the CV joint !

 

If I remember correctly I think the Haynes manual suggest using graphite grease, so I'll avoid that then and use some synthetic.

 

Thanks for your help. Very greatful to you !