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!