Good morning, van lovers I bought a couple used drive axles (from an automatic transmission, because that's what I have) from a guy a couple years ago and they've been sitting in my basement in a black plastic garbage bag. I'm planning a road trip and thought I'd clean up the CV joints and take one along as a spare, along with some new bolts, a tool, some moly grease, and one spare (used) boot. It's been years since I fiddled with CV joints and I don't remember what to look for. So when I get the joint cleaned up (using kerosene or paint thinner), what do I do? Should I turn the inner part so that I can get out each ball and inspect it for cracks, etc.? Inspect the inner part (is that a "race"?) for grooves, etc. I don't need to ensure that each ball go back into the same place... do I? I have four to choose from. Or should I leave the joint intact, clean it up the best I can and wrap it up in some paper. Thanks! My van is a 1986, 2.2 L WBX, auto transmission, Westfalia six-seater. Mark
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