Date:         Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:16:29 -0600
Reply-To:     miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Speaking of CV joints, how do you get them back on??
Comments: To: Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@shaw.ca>
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Tie wraps (zip ties) through the flange holes to hold it together. It
will be hard still, but one thing out of the way. Then, stick a bolt
in there, along with your extension and tool...that's two devices and
two hands, so it CAN be done. Line it up as close as  you can, while
feeling for that hole. If you are using an air ratchet, this process
is much easier, though you have to be careful. If you are using a
lift, and not laying on your back, it is even easier....ha, just being
a smart ass. I just did mine (no, not the first time) and that is
always a frustrating moment. One thing, perhaps you have it up too
high. Depending on length of arms, body type, it could be too high.
This last time, I realized I had it up too  high, but I pressed on.
Also, you can help yourself out by suspending it. Are you using enough
light? You need lots to see into that cave!
Miguel

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
  - Thomas A. Edison



On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Courtney Hook <courtneyhook@shaw.ca> wrote:
> Geez, I've been cursing for 2 days now trying to put my axles back on my 77 Westy alone. The joints are loose enough so that if I offer one end up to the transaxle, the other end basically falls apart/disassembles itself and I do a 3 Stooges routine to try and juggle it all. I need about 5 more hands it seems!! What's the trick?
> Courtney
>
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> and the ones who mind, don't matter.
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