Date:         Sun, 13 Aug 2006 13:59:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Aaron <lists@MYCOMMUNITYNET.NET>
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From:         Aaron <lists@MYCOMMUNITYNET.NET>
Subject:      CV R&R questions
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Hello all.

I have an '85 westy automatic that is new to me. I am replacing a bad
tranny which is going fine - except for getting the top 8mm hex
starter bolt off. Any tips?. But that's not what I am wondering about.

I have my CV's off and am a bit concerned about them. What little
grease is in there is mostly dried out. Also on one, the cover on the
outside of the CV came off after removing it. It's hard to describe
what it is, but it's basically the metal piece that has the boot
attached. The other end of it slips over the outside edge of the CV
joint. In this case, the entire cover easily slipped off and exposed
the outside of the CV as well. Other than the bolts is there anything
that is supposed to secure it?

So my questions are:

1) Repair or replace the CV's? (I can figure out the replace part,
but I'd prefer to not spend the $$$)
2) If repair, what should be done to repair them? Eg. Do I have to
remove the entire thing (by removing the outer CV too) or should I
just clean up the outer in place and pack some new grease in there?
Whats the best way to clean them?

I would prefer to get it all done in one shot. Any other seals etc, I
might replace? I'm going to replace the ones that seal the ATF from
gear oil. Any other seals or parts that might be good to replace?