Date:         Mon, 22 Sep 2003 08:27:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: Removing CV from axle shaft?
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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At 07:18 AM 09/22/2003, you wrote:

>I had to file the splines clean to fix the mushrooming that was keeping it
>from coming off.

I must suggest NEVER to hit the end of the axel, always use a drift on the
CV inner hub. Either that or a proper press set up for the rare ones that
are burred from excess wear of the splines. If a dozen whacks with a 5
pound hammer and drift won't move it more than a 1/4", I head to the press.
I've done dozens and dozens of these removals and only once needed a press,
so it is very rarely needed but indeed happens.