 CV joint repack/boots *trouble**, C-clip or no? |
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| nine9three |
 Jul 11 2013, 12:26 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 29-December 11 From: Oregon Member No.: 13,946 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
In the process of cleaning and repacking the cv joints. Everything went together well but when it comes to replacing the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) retaining clip on the axle, I can't get the joint far enough on the axle to reinstall the thick retaining ring. So, do I replace with a conventional clip (with plier holes/thiner) or leave the joint to "float" without clips??
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| cwpeden |
Jul 11 2013, 01:01 AM
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Great White North, huh? Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-August 06 From: Victoria BC Member No.: 6,693 Region Association: Canada |
I suggest using the proper clips. My PO's mechanic used the regular c-clip and i wonder if its how i ended up with this: there was more carnage and a broken c-clip. It looked like it broke and found its way into the CV.
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| ThePaintedMan |
Jul 11 2013, 07:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,887 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States 
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The way I've done it is to hammer the clip against the joint itself, pushing the assembly back until the clip engages the slot. Just use an appropriately sized socket.
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| Krieger |
Jul 11 2013, 08:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,847 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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I used a cheap Harbor Freight press.
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| nine9three |
Jul 11 2013, 03:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 29-December 11 From: Oregon Member No.: 13,946 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Jul 11 2013, 06:35 AM)  The way I've done it is to hammer the clip against the joint itself, pushing the assembly back until the clip engages the slot. Just use an appropriately sized socket. The clip was a little wide after removal so I carefully tapped the sides to bring it back together and placed it on the axle. I then used a 1" socket over the axle end and tapped it together. The clip went right into place. Thanks for the hint. I spent an hour last night trying to get the clip on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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| stugray |
Jul 11 2013, 04:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Jul 11 2013, 04:40 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,926 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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I've only been able to compress the concave washer with a press
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