Date:         Thu, 25 Nov 1999 12:53:38 -0800
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV Joint separation from axle shaft
Comments: To: "Thomas D. Hanlon" <hanran@EARTHLINK.NET>
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At 12:24 PM 11/25/1999 -0800, you wrote:
>
>Can anyone comment on the Haynes technique?  I am without access to a
>press, and the task of separating the CV joint from the shaft using a
>drift seems formidable.
>

It depends upon the condition of the splines. If a sleight burr has worn
into them, a press may be required. Over 90% of them will come off with a
large drift and hammer as Haynes suggests. Be sure to remove the retaining
clip before pounding. Some will slip off with light tapping, others will
need more persuasion. The press is slick for any of them and required for
but a few.

Use a big brass drift pin and a 5 pound hammer and start with modest raps,
working up the force till it begins to move then progress by moving the
drift around the perimeter of the hub between each strike. If you get to
where you are striking with heavy force with a 5 lb. hammer and movement is
only sleight or non existant, a press must needs be used.

Then you can remove the burrs with a file before tapping on the new joint.







Doktor Tim
Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles
San Juan Island, WA