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> Recieved Eric Shea/Mueller CV Kit, Will replace CV's and Bearings this weekend...
Britain Smith
post Nov 9 2006, 10:11 PM
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First thing, the CV kit from Eric Shea and Mueller is a really well thought out kit. It includes everything you need, is packaged well, and the machining it top notch...looks factory. Thanks for such a great product.

So, I will be replacing all four CV's and both rear bearings on my car this weekend. I have no reason not to believe that they are all original and have 200,000miles plus on them. The CV's and clicking and the rear bearing has know to moan on the highway.

Therefore, I am going to document the procedure as I go through it this weekend and ask questions along the way. The Classic message thread about the bearings is a good one. Here are my questions so far:

1. Anyone know where to get the 12-point CV bolt tool in the Portland area? Anyone have one I could borrow?

2. Is it easier to replace the bearing in the car or should I remove the trailing arms? If I remove them, what is the best way to put the alignment back like it is?

Thanks in advance,
Britain

Edit: Here is a picture of the kit...


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post Nov 9 2006, 10:12 PM
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Got pics since I'm bored and need them too?

Good luck on the swap.
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Britain Smith
post Nov 9 2006, 10:14 PM
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Is this the correct tool? I found a VW shop in my area but they are mostly late model stuff. If it is, I will get it tomorrow.

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post Nov 9 2006, 10:16 PM
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My local NAPA carries the 12 pt (AKA serrated or triple square). There are two sizes, you need the 9mm, I think.
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post Nov 9 2006, 10:17 PM
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Really, sweet. I might go run up there now and see if it is still open.

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post Nov 9 2006, 10:17 PM
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Looks right.
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post Nov 9 2006, 10:23 PM
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Damn, they closed at 8.

On their website, they list an 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm. I am guessing the 8mm like this:



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post Nov 9 2006, 10:28 PM
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8 mm is correct.
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post Nov 9 2006, 10:29 PM
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Cool, I will get it tomorrow. Stay tuned.

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post Nov 9 2006, 10:30 PM
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I got mine at sears...I think. Came with 4 different ones. Works great.
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post Nov 9 2006, 11:19 PM
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Autozone has a set of three for cheap and they are the same.
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post Nov 10 2006, 12:23 AM
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Hey Britain,

I'm in Hillsboro and have the tool from Pelican. Only thing I don't like about this one is the shaft is short so you have to deal with pushing it up against the CV boot. It has a 1/2" drive. You're welcome to borrow it. Send me an email or PM if you need it.

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post Nov 10 2006, 12:24 AM
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If you can find a REAL bug shop you can get the socket adapter kind for a couple dollars.

Edit: I have the same one Bryan has. But I bought it for a lot less than Pelican wanted, which is like $25 right??
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post Nov 10 2006, 12:28 AM
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QUOTE(jkeyzer @ Nov 9 2006, 10:24 PM) *

If you can find a REAL bug shop you can get the socket adapter kind for a couple dollars.

Edit: I have the same one Bryan has. But I bought it for a lot less than Pelican wanted, which is like $25 right??


Yah, it was an expensive little tool, around $25-30!
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post Nov 10 2006, 12:58 AM
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Hey Bryan, are you the guy that works at Chicago's Pizza?

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post Nov 10 2006, 01:00 AM
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I had a Pelican style one and BROKE it last time I tried to use it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) I would have bet money that sucker would have lasted forever. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Nov 10 2006, 02:52 AM
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you do know the replacement bolts might be hex head?? (6mm)

some kits will be the triple square.....I cannot remember what I packaged in your kit....
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post Nov 10 2006, 07:33 AM
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I've always taken the trailing arms off the car when I've changed my bearings. You have to press out the outer bearing race and I never heard of this being done while on the car.

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post Nov 10 2006, 08:21 AM
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I thought this tool and others like it was developed so that the trailing arms did not need to come off? This is from PP:


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post Nov 10 2006, 10:41 AM
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QUOTE(Britain Smith @ Nov 9 2006, 10:58 PM) *

Hey Bryan, are you the guy that works at Chicago's Pizza?

-Britain


No, not me, but pizza sounds pretty good right now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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