I'm just wondering what is involved in getting the outer splined stub shaft disconnected from the axle. Haven't dived into the FSM yet, but if nobody speaks up, I may be forced to.

The Haynes manuel says it can't be remove but that does'nt sound right. I too am wondering.

The outer is not servicable. The outer CVJ can be removed with the proper tools. It basically has to be broken to get it off. Kind of a press fit requiring a press I believe.

Well I know I'll be breaking something tomorrow!

Well I know I'll be breaking something tomorrow!

 

1. remove complete axle from vehicle.

 

2. undo clips retaining outer CVJ boot and slide cv boot up axle shaft out of the way.

 

3. Fix axle in large vice, axle vertical, with outer cv joint pointing straight down.

 

4. Belt outer cvj off the end of the shaft with large, heavy hammer. Try to strike squarely , with as much of the hammer hitting the centre 6-point star section of the joint as possible, rather than hitting on the outer edge.

 

5.Usual Disclaimer: This technique works fine with most FWD vehicles including Toyota, mazda, ford, nissan and later model subarus. I have never acutally had to try it on an early model subie thou. The cv is retained by a round-profile circlip, you need to apply enough force to pop the circlip closed. Re-assembly is of course the opposite: align cvj with axle splines, endsure that the circlip is sitting square and true, and smartly smack the cvj onto the shaft.

Interesting, I will have to try that on a core axle.

 

 

Thanks

Yep, ya beat um off.

I've done a few for re-boots, some go hard, some VERY hard, some dont go at all (a press would do the trick). On the really stubborn ones I just disassemble the inner and reboot from that side. The parts are very hardened steel but I normally go at them with a brass or aluminum drift, a helper to hold the drift with vice-grips is a big plus. And like mikie said put the force into the center star.

Gary

if you are breaknig that clip to get it off; do you need a new one for reassembly?

if you are breaknig that clip to get it off; do you need a new one for reassembly?

Nope, you're just compressing it into its groove, and most to the outer boot kits I've seen come with a new one anyway.

 

Gary

Nope, you're just compressing it into its groove, and most to the outer boot kits I've seen come with a new one anyway.

 

Gary

Awsome thanks for the clarification !_!

I was about to say...ive had SEVERAL outer CVs apart with NO problems...DOJ is easyer to get all the way apart in a short order tho. The couter CV is a non issue with me...I just get it right apart in no time.