GOOD ADVICE! another way to get the joint off is to use a punch on the center hole in the end of the axle. Do not use a socket on the end of the axle eather. This will mushroom the axle also!. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Sat, 6 Dec 1997, kenneth d lewis wrote: > If the axles will not come out of the CV joint once you remove the C-clip > _DO NOT HAMMER _ on the axle ends to force them out! You will mushroom > the ends ever so slightly. Use a gear puller. If they are stuck bad have > them pressed out. About 15% of the ones I have worked on were stubborn. > Drive Safely & Good Luck > Ken Lewis <Kernersville NC, The Heart of the Triad> > 86 VW Transporter Double Cab Pickup > 60 Porsche T-5 Coupe > 85 VW GL Vanagon<Elvis>lives again! > |
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