[V8] Front axle removal ?????

[cobram at juno.com]

 dsaad at icehouse.net writes:

> Once you get the thing out and apart, I completely disassembled the 
> CV joint (in and outboard). It looks impossable, but by twisting 
> and turning  things just right, you can remove all the steel balls 
> and the cage for a real  good cleaning job. 

Every book and tech I've ever asked said not to mix up the bearings or
put them in different cage holes while cleaning.  That being said...I
always take them apart for cleaning, never bothered to put them back in
the same cages, and have never had a problem.  Also, remember to use only
brass hammer, punches etc. on the axle if you have to bang away on it,
they can get very stuck sometimes.

Also, check the new boot box for clips, they'll usually include two of
more clips in the box, makes things alot easier if you use the right clip
when replacing, saves alot of head scratching and cursing to check the
box before tossing it.  BTDT.

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/