removing CV from a 930 axle for V8 914, boot is torn. Options

[Dr. Roger]

i removed the little clip on the axle already but what a beeeatch.

i used my MSFH (medium sized effin hammer) to no avail.

am i doing something wrong??

any tips or tricks???


roger

[Gint]

I agree that the C-clip is the only thing holding that shaft onto the joint at this point. Well the boot is also to a very minor degree. You need to get it off of the joint. And you got some good advice from drive-ability. Check for burrs before following the suggestion below.

Remove the metal collar of the boot from the cv and move the boot up the shaft and out of your way. Place the joint on the top of your vice with the center section flat on the top and the shaft in between the jaws of your vice just wide enough for the shaft and to allow some play. Get a helper to hold the shaft below the vice to keep it from falling on the floor. Whack your shaft with your MFH. Make sure your square so you don't screw it up. It shouldn't take much, the thing lives in grease.

Here's a caveat BTW. Do not try to hit the outer portion of the CV to remove it from the shaft. You will fu the joint.

This post has been edited by Gint: Jan 6 2006, 09:02 AM