Hi guys.
Installing a new CV on the D-side... had to trash the old one b/c it was thoroughly stuck in the back of the wheel hub, which had a trashed bearing. As though that wasn't frustrating enough (having to replace the whole hub and CV instead of a $30 bearing just b/c it was all stuck together), i'm having quite a time getting the new one in.
It all comes down to the C-clip on the end of the axle, which is preventing it from slipping fully into the differential splines. If I pry the C- clip off, it will slip in w/o any problem. But w/ it in place it gets hung up immediately.
I've tried using the vice to bend it closed a lot more (reduce the diameter), except that in the process of putting it back on the axle it gets spread out again negating the shrinkage I just did.
I've taken out the whole strut so I have a nice wide open straight shot to push it in. I'm a bit hesitant to whack too hard on the outer end of the shaft, for fear of mushrooming the tip or jarring the inner joint. Part of the challenge there is holding the inner joint end so it is straight with one hand while pushing the other, since there is a 2nd joint in play.
Is there some trick I am missing? Is this better done as a 2-man job, one holds and wiggles it while the other taps?
... that sounds like of dirty... (eek2)
Installing a new CV on the D-side... had to trash the old one b/c it was thoroughly stuck in the back of the wheel hub, which had a trashed bearing. As though that wasn't frustrating enough (having to replace the whole hub and CV instead of a $30 bearing just b/c it was all stuck together), i'm having quite a time getting the new one in.
It all comes down to the C-clip on the end of the axle, which is preventing it from slipping fully into the differential splines. If I pry the C- clip off, it will slip in w/o any problem. But w/ it in place it gets hung up immediately.
I've tried using the vice to bend it closed a lot more (reduce the diameter), except that in the process of putting it back on the axle it gets spread out again negating the shrinkage I just did.
I've taken out the whole strut so I have a nice wide open straight shot to push it in. I'm a bit hesitant to whack too hard on the outer end of the shaft, for fear of mushrooming the tip or jarring the inner joint. Part of the challenge there is holding the inner joint end so it is straight with one hand while pushing the other, since there is a 2nd joint in play.
Is there some trick I am missing? Is this better done as a 2-man job, one holds and wiggles it while the other taps?
... that sounds like of dirty... (eek2)