How To: Rebuild the CV Joints

[sean]

CVRebuild.pdf

Some have experienced negative results with using the tie on the larger end. I have since started adding a film of RTV gasket to the outside of the joint housing surface where the boot seals to. This, in a limited number of test cases, has eliminated the seep of grease from the larger end from insufficient clamping. Also, you can always use the metal bands that are supplied by the vendors.

[Domi]

Very nice how-to, I remember it on old dmctalk.

[sean]

Very nice how-to, I remember it on old dmctalk.

I'm finally getting time to put up files I have.

[aludden]

Thanks for re-posting, Sean!

What else is involved besides the write-up? You remove the wheels and ... ?

Also, what is the procedure for replacing the auto trans lip seal?

I'm debating whether to do it myself, or get the rebuilts.

Oh, and what kind of grease goes in there? I like synthetics, but they are probably not in the kit.

Thanks!
Alex

[sean]

Thanks for re-posting, Sean!

What else is involved besides the write-up? You remove the wheels and ... ?

Wheels can stay on, makes for rotating that shafts easier.

Also, what is the procedure for replacing the auto trans lip seal?

I can work on this, its not that tough. If you need help right away just shoot me a pm

Oh, and what kind of grease goes in there? I like synthetics, but they are probably not in the kit.

Rebuild kits come with grease.

[aludden]

Wheels can stay on, makes for rotating that shafts easier.

I can work on this, its not that tough. If you need help right away just shoot me a pm

Rebuild kits come with grease.

Oh, I see. So you just remove the bolts and they come out. Cool!
Thanks!

[Dangermouse]

I did mine with the car on ramps, but it would have been better on jacks to rotate the wheels as sean says.

Straight-forward job, but messy. Work out what you are going to use as clamps ahead of time (i.e. get a clamp tool if necessary)

[ccurzio]

Great doc, Sean. Thanks.

Just out of curiosity, is this one of the items you mentioned needed doing on my car?

[sean]

Great doc, Sean. Thanks.

Just out of curiosity, is this one of the items you mentioned needed doing on my car?

Sorry, but to much has happened since we adjusted your doors. I cant remember off the top of my head if it is. If you want, just send me some pics and I can tell ya.

[Bitsyncmaster]

I doing this now. Thanks for the PDF. My caps were on very tight so I just used a block of wood and hammer. If your joint is not on the axle, use a large screwdriver in a bolt hole to hold (stepping on the screw driver) the joint while you hammer on the wood.