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How to remove cv from driveshaft?
Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 17:02
by jimmypatch
So I've got the cv joint off of the gearbox, with much swearing!
How do I now get the bugger off of the drive shaft. I've checked the wiki and it doesn't say
Re: How to remove cv from driveshaft?
Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 17:07
by lloydy
There is a circlip on the end of the shaft, remove that, then in theory the cv should just pull off.... Reality means it may be a bit stuck and need persuading.
Re: How to remove cv from driveshaft?
Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 17:11
by jimmypatch
Cancel my request, I just found the circlip doh!
Re: How to remove cv from driveshaft?
Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 19:24
by itchyfeet
When you take it off be careful to keet it upright, once you let the thing fall appart ( which is very easy to do) you better have three hands and alot of patence to put it back together, you can also assemble it wrong so its locked solid as i did
Re: How to remove cv from driveshaft?
Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 19:51
by jimmypatch
Ok, thanks
Re: How to remove cv from driveshaft?
Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 19:52
by jimmypatch
So, any good methods for getting the hub nut off? I'm thinking of grinding it off and buying a new one
Re: How to remove cv from driveshaft?
Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 20:27
by itchyfeet
Re: How to remove cv from driveshaft?
Posted: 26 Jun 2014, 22:32
by clift_d
lloydy wrote:There is a circlip on the end of the shaft, remove that, then in theory the cv should just pull off.... Reality means it may be a bit stuck and need persuading.
If you do need to 'persuade' it, then you should consider using a brass drift (punch) or similar between your hammer and the CV shaft / joint. If you hit the CV shaft or joint directly with a hammer there's a risk you'll distort one or the other and then the joint may never come off the shaft. The idea is that the brass, being softer than both the shaft and the joint, will distort first instead and prevent any damage.

Re: How to remove cv from driveshaft?
Posted: 27 Jun 2014, 20:51
by sarran1955
Hello,
This may be of help..
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Cordialement,
