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| CV boot - driveshaft removal grant - 8 years ago |
Hey gents,
Its time to do that awful messy job - boots & grease.
Last time i did this I had the suspension out anyway; so i did it the "hard" way - with lots of dissassembly.
Reading make same thing i must remove the diagonal braces and lower sheetmetal stiffening plate.
I'm wondering if i can simply remove the hub/strut from the wishbone and the toe-link and sneak it out.
Any suggestions or BTDT?
My tip for all of you is:
"dont counter hold the ball joint stud with an allen wrench -- rather, support the bottom of the wishbone with a bottle jack and let friction do it 10x easier and better"
Grant
Grant
gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com
Its time to do that awful messy job - boots & grease.
Last time i did this I had the suspension out anyway; so i did it the "hard" way - with lots of dissassembly.
Reading make same thing i must remove the diagonal braces and lower sheetmetal stiffening plate.
I'm wondering if i can simply remove the hub/strut from the wishbone and the toe-link and sneak it out.
Any suggestions or BTDT?
My tip for all of you is:
"dont counter hold the ball joint stud with an allen wrench -- rather, support the bottom of the wishbone with a bottle jack and let friction do it 10x easier and better"
Grant
Grant
gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com
| Nobody? Bhueller? *NM* grant - 8 years ago |
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| Re: CV boot - driveshaft removal JM-Stamford,CT - 8 years ago |
I did this last year +/- I know I followed a suggestion on youtube.
I bought a used half shaft to replace one that had be damaged at the dealer and was leaking. The metal ring to which the boot was attached was toasted.
In any event, I do not recall removing the diagonal. I did move the hub etc. though. I will try to spin up the youtube instructions.
I bought a used half shaft to replace one that had be damaged at the dealer and was leaking. The metal ring to which the boot was attached was toasted.
In any event, I do not recall removing the diagonal. I did move the hub etc. though. I will try to spin up the youtube instructions.
| I did it by hand... JM-Stamford,CT - 8 years ago |
Did not elect to get into the shaft removal tonight, That's for another eve.
used my trusty long and short handled swivel-head ratchets and a combination of extensions. Impact driver will fit - may use on drivers' side.
With some luck, the net time i do this' i'll have a lift (scissor lift, but 28" beats the 12 or so that i have now.
I'm working slowly and taking the time to double check and improve everything i touch. Cleaning threads, surfaces, etc. - such as the ball joints seats.
G
Grant
gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com
used my trusty long and short handled swivel-head ratchets and a combination of extensions. Impact driver will fit - may use on drivers' side.
With some luck, the net time i do this' i'll have a lift (scissor lift, but 28" beats the 12 or so that i have now.
I'm working slowly and taking the time to double check and improve everything i touch. Cleaning threads, surfaces, etc. - such as the ball joints seats.
G
Grant
gee-lenahan-at-gee-mail-dot-com
| edited post JM-Stamford,CT - 8 years ago |
I did this last year +/- I know I followed a suggestion on a google search. It might have been the Pelican parts site or the 101 projects book (I have it somewhere).
I bought a used half shaft to replace one that had be damaged at the dealer and was leaking. The metal ring to which the boot was attached was toasted.
In any event, I do not recall removing the diagonal. I did move the hub etc. though. I specifically remember undoing the balljoint and the arm from the hub carrier.
Here is the PP web discussion. I am pretty sure I used the 101 projects now that I look at the photos.
[www.pelicanparts.com]
I bought a used half shaft to replace one that had be damaged at the dealer and was leaking. The metal ring to which the boot was attached was toasted.
In any event, I do not recall removing the diagonal. I did move the hub etc. though. I specifically remember undoing the balljoint and the arm from the hub carrier.
Here is the PP web discussion. I am pretty sure I used the 101 projects now that I look at the photos.
[www.pelicanparts.com]
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