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CV joint washer- which way? |
dbgriffith75 |
May 27 2008, 02:12 PM
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TheGrif Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-July 07 From: Iowa, USA Member No.: 7,945 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm sure pics would be of help here, but I don't have much time before I have to get off to work, so if you can advise me on this w/out them, great. If not, I'll try to get some posted tomorrow.
On the CV axle/joint assembly, there's a cupped washer (can't think of a better way to describe it) that fits behind the joint assembly, against a flare on the axle at the end of the splines. What I'd like to know is which way is that washer supposed to be positioned- with the cup towards the joint assembly, or away from it? Mechanically speaking, I think it should be positioned toward the assembly to keep tension on the snap ring, but I'd like a second/third/fourth/25th opinion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks! I'll check back tomorrow. |
SirAndy |
May 27 2008, 02:49 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I think it should be positioned toward the assembly to keep tension on the snap ring you got it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) Andy |
dbgriffith75 |
May 28 2008, 02:18 PM
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TheGrif Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-July 07 From: Iowa, USA Member No.: 7,945 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks for the confirmation Sir Andy- homage will be paid to you in the amount of 24 packages of Ramen noodles- your choice of chicken or beef. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
On a related note, while I was looking for some replacement snap rings for the axles, I stumbled across this "how-to" page on tearing down/rebuilding CV axles. I thought it was pretty good and wish I'd found it sooner. Here's the link: http://www.connactivity.com/~kgross/FAQ/944faqcv.html Check out step #11- it's the best! |
dbgriffith75 |
Jun 4 2008, 10:56 AM
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TheGrif Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-July 07 From: Iowa, USA Member No.: 7,945 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Back on the CV joints, I got my new snap rings, now I'm just curious what the best way to go about installing them is. The joint inner race needs to be pressed down some to allow the ring to seat into the groove on the shaft.
One thing I've already tried is a furniture clamp on the inner race, the other end on the axle, but that didn't work. And I don't want to start beating the piss out of it trying to get the ring to seat. Any suggestions? |
Gint |
Jun 4 2008, 11:05 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Vice. Another pair of hands might help also.
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SirAndy |
Jun 4 2008, 11:55 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Vice. Another pair of hands might help also. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) have someone push down on the inner race while you seat the circlip ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 4 2008, 11:57 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
The cupped side of the washer goes toward the CV joint, so the other end of the washer will be pressed against the flange on the axle. As for installation of the snap ring, I've found a large deep socket just big enough to catch the outer edge of the snap ring works well. Hit it sharply with a BFH until the snap ring seats. The Cap'n
Here's a drawing: ______________/\ //l________ l l .............axle shaft............................. ______________ l l________ \/ \\ l |
dbgriffith75 |
Jun 4 2008, 12:02 PM
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TheGrif Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-July 07 From: Iowa, USA Member No.: 7,945 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE The cupped side of the washer goes toward the CV joint, so the other end of the washer will be pressed against the flange on the axle. As for installation of the snap ring, I've found a large deep socket just big enough to catch the outer edge of the snap ring works well. Hit it sharply with a BFH until the snap ring seats. The Cap'n Here's a drawing: ______________/\ //l________ l l .............axle shaft............................. ______________ l l________ \/ \\ l ... that's a drawing? Haha. Okay, if beating on it won't hurt anything, I'll give it a try. The extra set of hands would be nice but it's difficult for me to find help. My old man is generally busy w/ farming, a lot of my friends aren't that interested in cars and the ones that are have their own projects going. I'll give the socket thing a try w/ my mallet and if that doesn't work, I'll try to get another set of hands. As for the vice idea... that'd have to be a big f'ing vice! Unless you rigged something up? |
Cap'n Krusty |
Jun 4 2008, 12:14 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Well, the drawing came through a bit garbled, and I dunno how to fix it ..........
The top line is correct. Figure it out from there ............The Cap'n |
SirAndy |
Jun 4 2008, 12:27 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,682 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Well, the drawing came through a bit garbled, and I dunno how to fix it .......... you can't have multiple spaces in HTML, that's why your 2nd and 5th line look funny. replace the spaces with dots (.) and you should get it to line up ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
Tom |
Jun 4 2008, 10:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
Yep , the big socket worked fine for me also.
As for the link and step 11. That's why we nicknamed them jesus clips in the navy. It spins off and you say "Jesus where did that go". Of course when out to sea, you won't be able to find a spare. Ha, Ha. Tom |
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