 Outer CV Joint Successfully "removed", And here's the tool that did it. |
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| Joseph Mills |
 Dec 15 2004, 07:19 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now...  Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39  |
This is for those interested in the outcome of the earlier thread on my predicament with the driver's side outer CV joint, and as info that may come in handy for someone else.
After removing the 4 star bolts, and while attempting to break the two roller pins loose by forcefully jerking inward on the axle, the axle itself, along with the cage and bearings came out of the CV hub itself. But unfortunately leaving the hub stuck to the flange. Since too many people had told me of damaging their wheel bearing in the process of attempting to remove the stub axle, it was not an option I elected to take. Evidently, some may slide right out, but some require a BFH which will damage the bearing as the stub is driven out. Anyway Craig (cametal) brought over a moderate sized slider with an outward facing hook. After many attempts with the slider, we gave up on it. The "hook" just didn't catch good enough to break anything loose. Then He remembered another accessory he had - kind of a cheap "easy out" device. We screwed it into one of the bolt holes, and tried it half a dozen times (alternating sides), and PRESTO! Success! Below are a few photos with a closeup of the "easy out". Thanks Craig! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| Joseph Mills |
Dec 15 2004, 07:21 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
close up
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| Joseph Mills |
Dec 15 2004, 07:22 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
easy out
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| Joseph Mills |
Dec 15 2004, 07:26 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
I guess this may seem pretty basic to most of you, but since I have never been a mechanic, and am currently not a mechanic... that now owns a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ,
I find this stuff fascinating... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| jr91472 |
Dec 15 2004, 07:27 PM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
Nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
nothing like having the right tool. Thanks for the tip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| Allan |
Dec 15 2004, 07:34 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice. Good info to have. I know I'll be doing it sooner or later.
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| IronHillRestorations |
Dec 15 2004, 08:56 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,714 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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I usually just take off the big nut on the end of the halfshaft, and drive the entire assembly inward. This shouldn't damage the bearing. I use a brass drift and a big hammer AKA BFH.
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| John |
Dec 15 2004, 10:52 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Excellent and Job well done!
Now why were you taking the axles out again? |
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| Eric_Shea |
Dec 16 2004, 07:52 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
QUOTE Since too many people had told me of damaging their wheel bearing in the process of attempting to remove the stub axle, it was not an option I elected to take. Too bad. Because that was mis-information. Stub axles do not come in contact with bearings. Glad you finally got it out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| redshift |
Dec 16 2004, 07:59 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
I just put the car in reverse, close my eyes, and floor it.
I do this anytime I have trouble. M |
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| skline |
Dec 16 2004, 09:19 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
When I did mine, I pulled everything out since it was over 30 years old. I wanted all new stuff, bearings and all.
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