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Posted by: Philip W. Jul 31 2018, 07:03 AM

I replaced my CV shafts and joints a few years ago(thanks Chris Foley) but realized that the inner flange that the bolts go thru to attach to transmission have 6 holes not 4, so I had grease flying out of those extra holes. Well, now that the bottom of my car has been cleaned up and repainted I really don't want to be making that mess.

so my question is, would it be better to pull the CV and replace the flange with proper 4 hole ones( I bought NOS ones from 914sixer a few months ago), or just plug these holes somehow? This needs to be done before I put the motor back in the car and bolt up those CV's again this weekend.

Thanks,

Dr. Phil

Posted by: mepstein Jul 31 2018, 07:34 AM

It would be easy to do it now and since you already have them...

Posted by: Philip W. Jul 31 2018, 08:36 AM

I have never take one apart, how involved is it to remove? I would assume you just cut the tie that holds the boot to the shaft, then pull it all off?

( I need a step by step)

Posted by: Optimusglen Jul 31 2018, 08:44 AM

The CV needs to be removed from the shaft for the new boot/flange to be installed. There'll be a circlip on the end of the shaft holding the joint on. Keep track of what direction the spring washer under the joint goes.

Here's a good video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsytyVzokBg

and part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOma2BMhrzc

Posted by: Krieger Jul 31 2018, 09:52 AM

When I assembled mine many years ago I realized this would be a problem. I filled the holes in the CV joint with permatex. It worked very well. I don't remember which kind. I wonder how much grease you may have lost though.

Posted by: Philip W. Jul 31 2018, 10:07 AM

thanks, that is helpful, i had pulled up the factory diagram to see the clip, i am sure i lost some grease it was a mess- before pulling the motor last year to send the car to paint i found some plastic plugs that fit pretty tight and that cut down on loosing more grease but i knkew that was a temporary fix at best. the new (NOS)flanges only have the 4 holes . so when i take these off i can inspect cv for wear , replace repack with grease.