Can anyone point me to a guide on changing a front CV joint?
16 December 2011, 10:51 AM
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Can anyone point me to a guide on changing a front CV joint?
Needed today for tomorrow please! I've tried searching for a workshop manual but the links (for a pre 97 car) are either dead or don't contain a manual that I can see.
Also, do I need to buy a replacement axle nut (the one in the centre of the hub) as I read somewhere that the existing one shouldn't be reused?!
Also, do I need to buy a replacement axle nut (the one in the centre of the hub) as I read somewhere that the existing one shouldn't be reused?!
Last edited by Jay Cartay; 16 December 2011 at 10:52 AM. Reason: speeeling
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21 December 2011, 04:17 PM
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OK, I have seen this:
Change my front inner cv boot last weekend.
There was one large C type spring clip inside the cv joint, once that was removed the cv joint came off with ease (Watch out for the ball bearings falling out). Then at the end of the driveshaft you will have the circlip. Not easy to see with all the grease etc. I used plain long nose pliers to get the circlip off. (2 small holes in the circlip).
Just remember which way the ball bearing RING holder comes off as it is tapered one end.
And I reckon that will probably be sufficient, provided that's right for my 93 Wagon.
One other thing, once I remove the hub nut, how hard is it to remove the hub? I take it I unbolt the ball joint from it, take the caliper off, and then take the hub nut off? I DON'T want the driveshaft to come out when I am trying to remove the hub or the CV joint. Is there any way I can ensure this doesn't happen, as I will then need gearbox oil and I presume a new oil seal?
Change my front inner cv boot last weekend.
There was one large C type spring clip inside the cv joint, once that was removed the cv joint came off with ease (Watch out for the ball bearings falling out). Then at the end of the driveshaft you will have the circlip. Not easy to see with all the grease etc. I used plain long nose pliers to get the circlip off. (2 small holes in the circlip).
Just remember which way the ball bearing RING holder comes off as it is tapered one end.
And I reckon that will probably be sufficient, provided that's right for my 93 Wagon.
One other thing, once I remove the hub nut, how hard is it to remove the hub? I take it I unbolt the ball joint from it, take the caliper off, and then take the hub nut off? I DON'T want the driveshaft to come out when I am trying to remove the hub or the CV joint. Is there any way I can ensure this doesn't happen, as I will then need gearbox oil and I presume a new oil seal?
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