cv joint replacement l series
- Mr Top Hat
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cv joint replacement l series
hi everyone
ive just found that my outer cv boots are shot on my l series
i wanted to just change my outer cv joints and boots
i have checked my haynes book. it say's that i have to change the hole shaft including inner cv joints
is this true? or can you just change the outer cv joint?
thanks Rob
(ps: i searched this forum but it will not seach for cv so i found nothing.)
ive just found that my outer cv boots are shot on my l series
i wanted to just change my outer cv joints and boots
i have checked my haynes book. it say's that i have to change the hole shaft including inner cv joints
is this true? or can you just change the outer cv joint?
thanks Rob
(ps: i searched this forum but it will not seach for cv so i found nothing.)
- AlpineRaven
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nah you have to start from inner to outer because you won't be able to fit the new boot on as it goes thru from inner section to outer section.t35345 wrote:hi everyone
ive just found that my outer cv boots are shot on my l series
i wanted to just change my outer cv joints and boots
i have checked my haynes book. it say's that i have to change the hole shaft including inner cv joints
is this true? or can you just change the outer cv joint?
thanks Rob
(ps: i searched this forum but it will not seach for cv so i found nothing.)
It would be best if you replaced both boots at one go. I know its a pain in the arse.
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
Here's an outer CV kit. Most parts shops should be able to supply something similar, but it is often easier to get a complete shaft and bung it straight in.
This thread has some tips that might be useful when it comes to doing the job.
Dane.
This thread has some tips that might be useful when it comes to doing the job.
Dane.
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1993 EA82/EJ18/EJ22/EJ22/EJ20/EJ22 L Series perpetual project
1993 EA82/EJ18/EJ22/EJ22/EJ20/EJ22 L Series perpetual project
- ScubyRoo
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Several whole kits availble on ebay ~$100, just looked myself.
The Green Machine is up for sale . Lifted, bars, exhausts... View Gumtree ad
there are complete shafts on ebay for around $95, when you consider an outer cv will cost about $38 and a boot about $20, its probably cheaper in the long run to just do the lot and the cvs will probably last the life of the car.
You have to knock out a pin on the inner shaft each side drop the end down and then undo the big 36mm nut on the outer hub knock the shaft through then replace in the opposite order. I made up a puller for the shaft makes it dead easy to replace.
the big nut has to be done up to about 200psi or something like that so you need a big torque wrench.
I undid the nut by putting a piece of waterpipe on my sidchrome L handle and putting the car jack under it and then jacking it up. I have a mate with a big torque wrench so borrowed that.
You have to knock out a pin on the inner shaft each side drop the end down and then undo the big 36mm nut on the outer hub knock the shaft through then replace in the opposite order. I made up a puller for the shaft makes it dead easy to replace.
the big nut has to be done up to about 200psi or something like that so you need a big torque wrench.
I undid the nut by putting a piece of waterpipe on my sidchrome L handle and putting the car jack under it and then jacking it up. I have a mate with a big torque wrench so borrowed that.
- openflame06
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- TOONGA
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the cv retaining nut is done up to 235 nm according to my gregorys book
I just use a 36 mm socket on a 3/4 breaker bar and use my 105 kg to well and truely tighten the nut (tighten it up then stand on the bar so it moves a good half a turn past tight)
when i replace one CV (normally the outer) I will inspect the inner which is messy but normally worthwhile
I have two spare shafts (for my brumby) that need to be serviced when I do I will take pictures of the servicing and booting process
and the removal and install
(did I just shoot myself in the foot?)
TOONGA
I just use a 36 mm socket on a 3/4 breaker bar and use my 105 kg to well and truely tighten the nut (tighten it up then stand on the bar so it moves a good half a turn past tight)
when i replace one CV (normally the outer) I will inspect the inner which is messy but normally worthwhile
I have two spare shafts (for my brumby) that need to be serviced when I do I will take pictures of the servicing and booting process
and the removal and install
(did I just shoot myself in the foot?)
TOONGA