[s-cars] RE: CV joint boots

[bob.rossato at att.net]

> but it sounds like i need to remove the inner joint from the transmission
> flange, so i can take the whole axleshaft assembly out and work on it
> on the workbench.  the tool i need to remove this assembly is the
> triple square bit, which somebody said i could acquire from lisle.
> can somebody take a look at this lisle catalog:
> http://www.lislecorp.com/tools/catalog/index.htm
> and tell me which tool it is?
>
> should i replace the inner CV joint boot while i'm at it?  it looks
> ok right now.
>
> -teddy

It's kit # 60750 under the Fastener section, which includes 6, 8, 10, & 12m=
m sizes.  Or # 60780 is the 10mm individually wrapped.  Though I've only se=
en them in the kit of 4, and it's cheap enough that you may as well get it.=
  Besides, if you ever need to remove the head you'll need the 12mm, and if=
 you ever have to do CV joints on VW's or smaller Audis you'll need the 8mm=
.  Just go to any of your FLAPS and ask for the triple square bits.

As for the inner CV joint boot, that's a judgement call, but the boot is ch=
eap enough, ~$15, and it is not that much more difficult to remove than the=
 outer one.

Bob