front ends

LEALAROO · Post by **LEALAROO** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:31 pm

The Subie boys are busy trying to dismantle the front end on the latest project they're doing. However they have run into a brick wall, they can't remove the old cv joint off the front suspension. Is tere anyone who knows any little tricks to get it off. Would be greatfully appreciated.

Post by **Alex** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:01 pm

is it ceased on?

smash it off with a BFH (big fu**n hammer)

applying heat also works nicely.

alex

LEALAROO · Post by **LEALAROO** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:36 pm

Thanks Alex the boys are going to keep trying. Yea it appears to be creased on. As for the bfh... they tried that one too. It nearly went out the back door of the shed. Even celtic warrior steve couldn't figure it out.

rtcb65 · Post by **rtcb65** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:39 pm

We cant work out how to get the CV joint off the drive shaft. I know there is a retaining clip , but dont know how to get to it . Got the DOJ's off . no problem there. But not able to get the CV off the shaft.

stamp_licker · Post by **stamp_licker** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:30 pm

1/Clamp shaft in vice
2/belt the daylights out of the cv cup or smash cup
They are mongrels

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:56 pm

Sounds like the ring clip has gone AWL! Happened to me once on Holden Apollo which the ringclip got bent half half was inside the shaft and other half was in the slot - hard work to get it off and I remembered that I used 2 jemmy bars wedging it out and yes it was hard but be aware - put plywood behind the bar so that you wont damage the bolts on the gearbox.
Cheers
AP

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:04 pm

Are you guys talking about the Outer CV. and trying to knokc it off the shaft?

if so then yes. lots of hits with a hammer and clamped VERY hard in a vice.

come of them are very tight whild some others come off easy.

rtcb65 · Post by **rtcb65** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:21 pm

Yes i am talking about the outer front cv joint. I have looked at a dismantled view. the retaining clip is in behind the ball bearings ( best way to describe them ) The idea is to put new joints on. Or is it easier to replace the cv joint and shaft and put the inner on.

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:38 pm

nah they shuld just knock off.

i have come across a fair few at work which are basically seized on. but there hasnt been one i havent been able to smack off.

might have to use the flat edge of a nice big block splitter

but alas if it just wont come off then yer. wuld end up being easierto replace cv and shaft then reassemble the inner. or get a whole new shaft.

Post by **Alex** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:50 pm

the outer cup is a press fit. Almost impossible to get off without BIG amounts of force. And its a prick to get the shaft back into the joint.

your better off finding a good outer joint and shaft and just using that. Much easier.

alex

LEALAROO · Post by **LEALAROO** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:38 pm

Thanks everyone for your input. The boys have been shopping around today & have decided to just replace the whole thing from gearbox out. It isn't too dear & will save some broken fingers & fraid tempers I think.
Thanks again to all your suggestions everyone.

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:01 pm

Alex wrote:the outer cup is a press fit. Almost impossible to get off without BIG amounts of force. And its a prick to get the shaft back into the joint.

your better off finding a good outer joint and shaft and just using that. Much easier.

alex

Wrong wrong wrong wrong

i do know what im talking about here.

come round mine and ill show you exactly what they are

Post by **Alex** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:22 pm

Matatak wrote:Wrong wrong wrong wrong

i do know what im talking about here.

come round mine and ill show you exactly what they are

Andrew and i spent like 1/2 a day ages ago try to get an outer joint off a shaft. We came to the conclusion they are press fit cos we couldnt get it off.

and i wont go over yours if its just you around. Youll try and seduce me. Although i dont blame ya. LMAO thats what subafury is for

alex