Date:         Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:34:11 -0600
Reply-To:     mike boland <westy@MVBOLAND.COM>
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From:         mike boland <westy@MVBOLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: rear cv boots
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there are two common types bolts the 6mm hex and 8mm 12 point tri star  I
throw the 6mm hex away as they tend to round out easy...

Mike

At 10:09 AM 3/27/2003 -0500, Karl Bloss wrote:
> >
> > NO PROBLEM, how do I get the old one off?
> >
> > .
>
>Jason,
>
>Depending on your CV bolts, you'll need a 6mm hex or 12 point
>driver.  You'll also need a socket set with either wobbler extenders or
>universal joint to get into tight spots.
>
>Spray the bolts with some kind of cleaner to get the grit out.  Lift the
>van up on that side and put up on jack stands.  Then rotate the wheel so
>that you line up the first bolt on the outside.  Bottom position is
>best.  Secure the wheel.  As you can see, this process is best with a
>buddy/spouse you can help rotate and then stop the wheel.
>
>Take out the bolts one by one on the outside (wheel side), then rest the
>outside CV in the unibody frame.  Then work on the inside (tranny
>side).  Watch the last bolt so that the thing doesn't fall on your head.
>
>That's it.  The new one goes back in the reverse of getting the old one
>of.  The hard part is getting the first few bolts threaded in and holding.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>-Karl