[s-cars] Inner CV Joint R&R?

[Sean Douglas]

Yes, the boot will slip off over the outer end (if the outer joint is off).

The inner joints are a PITA to get off, and usually requires a press. You
can probably clean it enough and repack using the above method.

Regards,

Sean

> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:s-car-list-
> bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Mark Pollan
> Sent: November 27, 2006 9:29 AM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] Inner CV Joint R&R?
> 
> G'day:
> 
> 
> 
> I have both of my front halfshafts out to replace the leaky output flange
> seals.  I plan on cleaning, re-packing and replacing the outer boots while
> the shafts are in hand.  The grease in the inner joints is kinda "crusty"
> so
> I am probably going to R&R those joints/boots as well.  R&Ring the outers
> has been pretty well documented but I cannot scare anything up on the
> inners.  Anybody have a write-up and/or can offer some guidance?  I am
> thinking to slip the inner boot off while the outer joint is off rather
> than
> also removing the inner joint.  Do you think I will be able to
> sufficiently
> clean/dry the inner joint with it on the shaft?  Any secrets to installing
> the flange seals while I am asking a bazillion questions?
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> 
> 
> Mark
> 
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