CV Joint

Ozric · Post by **Ozric** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:43 am

I'm going to have to change the CV joint myself as no garage can fit me in in time for the bash. It's a long story.
Anyway is there anything I should know about changing the joint that may catch me unawares?
Also got the breaks all round to do too!! Then get it through the MOT.

smartmonkey · Post by **smartmonkey** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:30 am

If the joint doesn't come with a new gaitor then put one on anyway.

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:57 pm

All that to do before tomorrow ozric?...Phew!

Ive just watched my mechanic change the c.v. boot for me, (not the joint though) Although i do recall reaing somewhere that you should have a little container to hand when you slide the joint off the driveshaft, as there a six bearings lurking behind, (individual, not in a race) just waiting to drop out and roll down a grid.

Good luck, and see you there saturday, if you are still there.

Ozric · Post by **Ozric** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:50 pm

Thanks for the tips. I'm going to do a video of it as well.
"How not to change a CV joint"

Starting it tonight so expect some emergency posts.

Ozric · Post by **Ozric** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:17 am

I've been beaten.
I started by following the CV boot fact sheet but couldn't get the track rod off, so it's off to the garage on Thursday. I'll all so have them do a pre MOT check and hope it sails through at the MOT garage.
It's up for sale after the bash costing me to much to maintain.
Land Rover Discovery next.