CV joints, checklist for re-assembly Options

[machina]

Got the tranny in now. So what is the rundown for connecting the CV's?

Have new bolts, washers, gaskets.

Also got some synthetic CV grease.

Do you just pack it full of grease and bolt it up?

Should I use some kind of sealant in addition to the gaskets?

Thanks,
dr

[Joseph Mills]

QUOTE (Headrage @ Feb 21 2005, 02:30 PM)

1) Is it necessary to remove the joint from the axle when cleaning it? 2) What is the answer to the last question about putting the bearings back in the same location from which thay came?

Allan,


Question #1.
Totally dismantle the CVs including removing them from the axles. It's somewhat difficult removing really old grease from all the surfaces. Use parts cleaner - you want them to be VERY clean.

#2. The CVs are matched sets - do not mix up the sets. Plus, they will have their own special wear.

I would suggest dismanteling, cleaning and reassembling only one joint at a time, so you can refer to the other assembled one as to how it goes back together. Your Haynes manual has a good illustration for helping to understand the narrow and wide spaced grooves. It's sort of a Rubricks cube and requires a bit of body english in reassembly.

Travis: Some light wear patterns, sorta dished scoop on the inner assembly is okay. Cracks are not acceptable. If you're unsure, take your cleaned pieces to a P-tech.

On reassembly, really work the grease in - takes awhile to get it really worked into all of the inner assembly.

It's a smelly and thankless task, but nice to know you're good to go when you're finished. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)