CV Joint - HLEP

[tjolliffe]

Hi guys, got to change a CV joint on my old 90 tomorrow. Never done it before so any guidance/help would be great!
Cheers

[Mark_Solesbury]

Hiya

Im changing the swivel bearings tomorrow, which needs removal of the CV joint....


I cant be arsed to write my own description, so ive nicked one from lr4x4... :)

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=5601

or

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=7451

Ill have the laptop outside with me tomorrow, so PM me if you get stuck - and ill do the same!

[Les Henson]

Caliper off, disc/hub assembly off, then stub axle. The driveshaft will then just pull out. The CV joint is only held on by a C-clip on the end of the main length of shaft, so a sharp whack on the back of the joint should see it pop off. Of course - you might end-up belting the hell out of it, but it'll come off eventually! The new CV joint usually comes with a new clip.


Les.

[Mark_Solesbury]

Les..

Thanks for the tech archive on Lr4x4...

Much appreciated, and saved me loads!

So much so that I link to your articles :)

Honestly though, thanks.

[tjolliffe]

Cheers Mark & Les, yea i'll be having my laptop outside aswell, should start around 11:00, will PM if i get stuck and likewise for you  :)