Stephen, First off.. you don't need to remove that big nut to take the rear axel out. The inner and outer CVs are the same thing and you just need to remove the Allen bolts on both sides and it comes right out. Tools you will need. Allen key/socket, snap ring pliers, latex gloves, dull side cutters and a mallet. Personally I would count on replacing all four at the same time as once you get them apart you will see that they are scuffed up already. One thing you can do to prolong everything is install them "backwards" so they start wearing on the other side... this will give you a little more time only if they aren't clicking already.
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Little Bear Sent: December 1, 2000 11:16 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: cv joint
Rear cv is needing replaced was thinking of also repacking other 3 cv's. How difficult is this? What tools would be needed? Looked while replacing rear brakes lookes pretty straight forward. What size Hex wrench would I need to remove drive shaft? Would I need to remove drive shaft to replace outside cv? What size Socket would I need to remove rear wheel bearing Nut? (Think this is right Big one with PIN through it..:) Any info or tips would be greatly appreciated.. Have a helper this weekend and well would like a heads up before we start and well she can get a bit aggitated if I am not prepared. haha it is good to have a girlfriend who is mechanically inclined and enojoyes it lol!! Namaste, Stephen '85 Westy |
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