jeffdon
Feb 20 2011, 02:38 PM
Trying to put my inboard CV joint back on the splined end of the axle with everything in the car. I got it about 1/8" onto the spline, and now it seems to be calling for some tapping with a hammer to get it on the rest of the way. However, i have no clearance to swing a hammer, and the tranny is in the way of a long punch.
Anyone got a trick for doing this?
Andyrew
Feb 20 2011, 03:11 PM
Take it out and inspect the splines. Inspect the hub. Clean with sandpaper and a knife if gummed up or dirty. It should slide in and out fairly easy, a little forcing may be necessary, but no hammer IIRC.
jeffdon
Feb 20 2011, 03:55 PM
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Feb 20 2011, 01:11 PM)
Take it out and inspect the splines. Inspect the hub. Clean with sandpaper and a knife if gummed up or dirty. It should slide in and out fairly easy, a little forcing may be necessary, but no hammer IIRC.
That helped....just trying to get it the last 1/8" or so....
Andyrew
Feb 20 2011, 06:30 PM
Put the nut on and tighten it on.
type47
Feb 21 2011, 01:26 PM
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Feb 20 2011, 04:30 PM)
Put the nut on and tighten it on.
nut?? ... "C" clip ... clean the splines, the CV should slide on the whole way except for dirt and grease...
r_towle
Feb 21 2011, 01:41 PM
did this once in the car, it sucked getting that clip on...
It can be done, clean them again.
Rich
Andyrew
Feb 21 2011, 07:12 PM
I was thinking outer hub.. my bad
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