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> Removing axles from CV joints, How hard should it be?
jonwatts
post Jan 22 2004, 01:12 AM
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I figured I'd get my axles powdercoated along with all the other suspension pieces. After removing the circlips 3 out of 4 CV joints came off with just a little persuasion but the fourth required a 5 lb sledge, a drift, and a lot of effort. Does this sound unusual? Should I have the pieces checked by a professional (or in this case, Brad)?

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post Jan 22 2004, 01:16 AM
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I've had them like that before. Not unusual, just friggen 30 years old!

Feel lucky the other three came off so easy...

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post Jan 22 2004, 01:17 AM
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Came off the trani side? Havent had that happen.. but I've done it like 2 times..

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post Jan 22 2004, 09:42 AM
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They can be a bitch. Unfortunately there isn't a good way to remove them. Someone come up with a good tool.
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post Jan 22 2004, 11:35 AM
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A shop press would be great if it could be set up to hold the CV while pressing out the axle.
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post Jan 22 2004, 02:13 PM
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Next time slide the CV joint off the closest end of the shaft instead of sliding it all the way down the axle and off the other end. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Just kidding. So were you really working on your car or are you just pulling our legs? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Kidding again. Can't wait to see pictures of that monster all put together.

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post Jan 22 2004, 11:39 PM
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I am actually working on the car. The motivation is to drive it to the West Coast Classic. It may not be a very realistic motivation but the WCC is looking less and less like a realistic event every day. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif)
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post Jan 23 2004, 02:45 PM
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Normal... I used a drift and set it upside down in a vise. Let the axel hang and pounded away with a similar sledge.
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