Outer CV Joint/Drive shaft

[Seasider]

How does the Outer C/V joint come off the hub ?

tried un doing the allen bolts at the weekend and it wouldn't budge

Tks Del

[davidn]

I thought they were the same as those on the Cerbera with just the allen bolts securing it, obviously not though, but have you tried whacking it to see if it will budge?
I don't think I'm helping am I.
David

[rev-erend]

I have not done that job but would guess that after removing the bolts it should come apart.

Check you have not missed something like a split pin / circumperence type sp
ring clip..

Try gently jacking the bottom of the suspension - it might move away under compression ..

after that you just need to find a big leaver .. and an 'ammer..

[v8sag]

CV shaft or joint?
Joint is best pulled out as a whole axle,loosen the top wishbone mount to give clearence,pullout, then undo the circlip and replace.
If you mean the CV shaft,undo the outer 41mm(or 38mm,can't remember),I find it easier with the axle out and tightning up wishbone again to stop it springing,then smack inwards with a plastic hammer.
Oh, and don't forget to mark up your camber setting.

[Seasider]

davidn said:

have you tried whacking it to see if it will budge?
I don't think I'm helping am I.
David

& no

rev-erend said:

after that you just need to find a big leaver .. and an 'ammer..

Read above

Tks guys looks like we might all learn something

v8sag said:

CV shaft or joint?
Joint is best pulled out as a whole axle,loosen the top wishbone mount to give clearence,pullout, then undo the circlip and replace.
If you mean the CV shaft,undo the outer 41mm(or 38mm,can't remember),I find it easier with the axle out and tightning up wishbone again to stop it springing,then smack inwards with a plastic hammer.
Oh, and don't forget to mark up your camber setting.

Hi Paul,

The 110mm dia CV wouldn't come off the hub so couldn't get to the circlip, so i presume you mean the big off nut needs to come off??

Marked the camber when i had go already didn't fancy getting the string & levels out again

[v8sag]

That doesn't make sense,if your changing just the CV joint,there are the 6 cap screw's either side,loosen wishbone,job done,not a spline in sight.
The only reason to push out the shaft is if you need a hub bearing change or pulling the hub.

[Seasider]

So the outer CV goes in-board all the way over the drive shaft then ?

[v8sag]

Seasider said:

So the outer CV goes in-board all the way over the drive shaft then ?

Yip,splined through the hub and bolted to joint.Time for a big socket,brute strength and a mallet.

[trackcar]

Confusing thread this with lots of mis-information. Derek .. you're trying to free the outer Cv joint from the rear of the splined hub shaft .. after you've undone the 6 allen bolts the CV will come out .. no need to touch the big nut on the outside of the hub at all. They do sometimes stick though so a big lever and a sharp tap on the edge of the CV joint will help .. but after undoing the 6 allen bolts there's nothing else holding the CV joint to the splined shaft except a bit of stiction.

[Seasider]

Tks mate,

I think i need a bigger hammer

[Ballistic Banana]

trackcar said:

a bit of stiction.

Dels needs a unstiction tool then





Oh Del thought you may like this hehe

BB

[Seasider]

Ballistic Banana said:

trackcar said:

a bit of stiction.

Dels needs a unstiction tool then





Oh Del thought you may like this hehe

BB

[v8sag]

Sorry,I thought you needed to pull the CV shaft too.

[Seasider]

v8sag said:

Sorry,I thought you needed to pull the CV shaft too.

No probs, i'm not the best at explaining in written word

[trackcar]

To be fair unless youve done the job it's pretty hard to describe a situation if you've never come across it before

[Seasider]

trackcar said:

To be fair unless youve done the job it's pretty hard to describe a situation if you've never come across it before

Well i had half done it just when it wouldn't move i had to put the bloody thing back together as i needed the car that evening

[LordGrover]

Can anyone suggest a source for CV joints please?
(Can't see equivalent on TGP ...)
ETA: Found them here - d'oh!.

Edited by LordGrover on Thursday 5th July 14:19

[Seasider]

LordGrover said:

Can anyone suggest a source for CV joints please?
(Can't see equivalent on TGP ...)

Ive got the part numbers at home i might even have 2 joints if i decide mine are ok...

Edited by Seasider on Thursday 5th July 23:03

[Seasider]

Manufacturer:- Shaftec Automotive components
CV Part Nr :- PJ53

It came with a cylindrical Gaiter that they changed over for a conical one (no charge)
Part Nr:- BK4SB

Local Supplier:- VMF (Victory Motor Factor)

Edited by Seasider on Friday 6th July 07:33

[LordGrover]

Thanks Del. I've had a look at shaftec's website but 'under construction' - will call them later.
Do you remember whether £50 each is about right? (Prolinx price)