Are you sure it's the CV-joint? That symptom sounds more like a failed rear wheel bearing instead of a CV joint. Yes, there are 4 CV-joints total. The only real "special" tool would be the 12-point tool, or allen-head wrench, depending on what style bolt you have. The torque on the screws (33 Ft-lbs, me thinks) is what holds them in. I like to clean the bolts and threaded holes in the drive flanges with zero-residue electrial cleaner, and use Loctite on the threads of the bolts as extra insurance. Fo the complete lowdown, take a look at : http://www.relitech.com/tomc/cvjoints.htm Take care! Jeffrey R wrote: > > Knock, Knock. > Who's there? > > I've got that CV joint knocking in the right rear when I make a right turn. > I'm assuming that means the right rear CV joint or joints need to be > replaced. That leaves me with three questions. > > 1. I believe there are two CV joints for each axle on each side (meaning 4 > total on the 2WD bus). How do I decide which right side CV joint needs to be > replaced, inner or outer, or should they both be replaced? > > 2.Can I do the job without special tools or machinery? I see in Bentley the > axel or something getting pressed out of the CV joint with a press. Can this > job be done by a backyard mechanic without a press? > > 3.When replacing the axel what keeps the 8 or 10 allen bolts (or star pattern > bolts) that connect each end of the axel from loosening. Do I replace the > double holed washer/bracket type thing that the allen bolts go throught with > new ones? Does that bracket work as a lock (washer) device? (After replacing > the transmission and 12,000 miles some of the allen bolts on both sides of > the trans. had come loose--lost some CV grease--I suppose that has added to > the CV failure.)
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