Date:         Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:05:40 -0700
Reply-To:     John-Reed Maffeo <rlpa80@EMAIL.SPS.MOT.COM>
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From:         John-Reed Maffeo <rlpa80@EMAIL.SPS.MOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Q.about Front Syncro Axle Removal (longish
Comments: To: joel_cort@yahoo.com
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Joel,

There in an Autozone in Rochester from which you can 'borrow' all the
tools you need. That is what I did when I recently replaced a front
CV joint. See:

http://www.autozone.com/best_parts/storeservices/tools/tools.html

These are the tools I needed that were not in my toolkit.

wheel puller
torque wrench
30mm socket
special tool to tighten CV boot clamps
pitman arm puller.

Before you start working, inspect your upper and lower ball joints and
plan on replacing them if the rubbers are cracked or broken. I didn't
and I regret it.

I replaced one joint and cleaned an repacked the other. It was quite a
messy job. The CV joint grease is really greasy. I used a lot of news
papers and paper towels to capture the goo. I packed them into a milk
carton for disposal - I wish I knew of a better way.

Best of Luck,

John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro - Glacie
Mesa, AZ