Date:         Thu, 13 May 1999 14:00:27 EDT
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From:         Jeffrey R <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      CV joint replacement questions
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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.)

Any other advice will be appreciated.

TIA
Jeff
83.5 Westy
NYC