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[bob540]

Going to replace my CV joints next weekend hopefully and I was looking at this tool: http://www.amazon.co..._=sr_1_6&sr=8-6 as I'd really rather not risk having the shaft come out of the pot or the pot from the diff when striking it with a mallet. I've read that the joint needs to be shocked to release the retaining clip so I'm just wondering will the pressure applied by the tool be enough to release it or would it still need to be shocked to come loose?

[AlexMozza]

Quickest way is to remove the driveshaft from the inner joint. Put the whole lot in a vice and strike the cvjoint to remove it. Just hit it with a hammer a couple times and it should come of the ease.

This way alteast you can clean it all up etc and do the job correctly!

[nicklouse]

Going to replace my CV joints next weekend hopefully and I was looking at this tool: http://www.amazon.co..._=sr_1_6&sr=8-6 as I'd really rather not risk having the shaft come out of the pot or the pot from the diff when striking it with a mallet. I've read that the joint needs to be shocked to release the retaining clip so I'm just wondering will the pressure applied by the tool be enough to release it or would it still need to be shocked to come loose?

not what i was expecting to see.

 

cant see how it would be of any use to what you are saying.

[bob540]

Quickest way is to remove the driveshaft from the inner joint. Put the whole lot in a vice and strike the cvjoint to remove it. Just hit it with a hammer a couple times and it should come of the ease.
This way alteast you can clean it all up etc and do the job correctly!

I thought that removing the driveshaft from the pot was a bit of a pain no? I've heard people mention ball bearings going all over the place etc.

[bob540]

Going to replace my CV joints next weekend hopefully and I was looking at this tool: http://www.amazon.co..._=sr_1_6&sr=8-6 as I'd really rather not risk having the shaft come out of the pot or the pot from the diff when striking it with a mallet. I've read that the joint needs to be shocked to release the retaining clip so I'm just wondering will the pressure applied by the tool be enough to release it or would it still need to be shocked to come loose?

not what i was expecting to see.
 
cant see how it would be of any use to what you are saying.

Sorry but I'm very confused, the tool is for removing CV joints without having to use a mallet to knock them off the driveshaft which is what I was hoping to do. I probably didn't explain very well in my initial question, sorry.

[nicklouse]

 

 

Going to replace my CV joints next weekend hopefully and I was looking at this tool: http://www.amazon.co..._=sr_1_6&sr=8-6 as I'd really rather not risk having the shaft come out of the pot or the pot from the diff when striking it with a mallet. I've read that the joint needs to be shocked to release the retaining clip so I'm just wondering will the pressure applied by the tool be enough to release it or would it still need to be shocked to come loose?

not what i was expecting to see.
 
cant see how it would be of any use to what you are saying.

Sorry but I'm very confused, the tool is for removing CV joints without having to use a mallet to knock them off the driveshaft which is what I was hoping to do. I probably didn't explain very well in my initial question, sorry.

 

yep and i have no idea how that Tool would help.

[bob540]

yep and i have no idea how that Tool would help.

I'm genuinely not trying to be smart here but do you not understand how the tool works? Or do you still think that it won't help, if so why not?

[nicklouse]

 

 

 

Going to replace my CV joints next weekend hopefully and I was looking at this tool: http://www.amazon.co..._=sr_1_6&sr=8-6 as I'd really rather not risk having the shaft come out of the pot or the pot from the diff when striking it with a mallet. I've read that the joint needs to be shocked to release the retaining clip so I'm just wondering will the pressure applied by the tool be enough to release it or would it still need to be shocked to come loose?

not what i was expecting to see.
 
cant see how it would be of any use to what you are saying.

Sorry but I'm very confused, the tool is for removing CV joints without having to use a mallet to knock them off the driveshaft which is what I was hoping to do. I probably didn't explain very well in my initial question, sorry.

 

yep and i have no idea how that Tool would help.

 

ok no i have seen this.

 

 

i would say you would be poping the boot of the inner CV before you got the outer CV off.

[bob540]

 

 

 

Going to replace my CV joints next weekend hopefully and I was looking at this tool: http://www.amazon.co..._=sr_1_6&sr=8-6 as I'd really rather not risk having the shaft come out of the pot or the pot from the diff when striking it with a mallet. I've read that the joint needs to be shocked to release the retaining clip so I'm just wondering will the pressure applied by the tool be enough to release it or would it still need to be shocked to come loose?

not what i was expecting to see.
 
cant see how it would be of any use to what you are saying.

Sorry but I'm very confused, the tool is for removing CV joints without having to use a mallet to knock them off the driveshaft which is what I was hoping to do. I probably didn't explain very well in my initial question, sorry.
 

yep and i have no idea how that Tool would help.
 

ok no i have seen this.
 

 
i would say you would be poping the boot of the inner CV before you got the outer CV off.

How would the boot on the inner joint be affected though?

[benjy_18]

That tool will work fine, but I would usually just pull the whole driveshaft out, pot joint and all, just change the oil while your there. Never day bad thing to do an extra oil service

[bob540]

That tool will work fine, but I would usually just pull the whole driveshaft out, pot joint and all, just change the oil while your there. Never day bad thing to do an extra oil service

Actually just did an oil change on Saturday evening so I'd rather avoid having to drain it if at all possible. If you reckon the tool will have no problem getting past the retaining clip then I think that's what I'll do.

[bob540]

Should I replace the retaining clips once I take the CV off?

[Spider]

Hmmm,,,, handy tool when you come across the stubborn CVs with the over expanded clips. Thanks for sharing

[KernowCooper]

To be honest those that have had the pot joint fall apart are A. Very unlucky or B. The method is wrong, Whats always worked for me is to put pressure on the drive shaft inwards to ensure the pot joint is secure, and strike the CV Joint with a large Hide or Copper hammer. I would try that before buying any tools to remove it. If you have a new clip fit one, I have used the clip again over the years without issues.

[bob540]

To be honest those that have had the pot joint fall apart are A. Very unlucky or B. The method is wrong, Whats always worked for me is to put pressure on the drive shaft inwards to ensure the pot joint is secure, and strike the CV Joint with a large Hide or Copper hammer. I would try that before buying any tools to remove it. If you have a new clip fit one, I have used the clip again over the years without issues.

"very unlucky" is my middle name :) I figure that I'll have to buy a copper or hide hammer so why not just buy the tool instead, I realise that the hammers will be cheaper but I don't really mind spending the bit extra, and it's only ~£25 for the tool which isn't going to break the bank. If I had a lift I'd probably just go with a hammer but I just know that it'll be a pain trying to lie under the car while holding the driveshaft and swinging a hammer with enough force to release the cv so I figure why not spend a few quid and save myself some hassle :)

Edited by bob540, 20 July 2015 - 10:25 AM.