Re: Can't get outer CV joint off

[Don Hoefer <hoefer@cary.eng.pko.dec.com>]

Paul writes,

>Don Hoefer <hoefer@cary.eng.pko.dec.com> suggests:
>>When you do get the joints apart, put some of the CV joint grease
>>on the splines before you reassemble it.  This prevents this
>>problem in the future.

>This seems like a good idea, but it contradicts my Haynes manual which 
>says all grease must me removed from the splines, and then a 6mm band 
>of locking compound applied.  I have no idea why this is necessary, but 
>it explains why the joints are so difficult to remove.  I have 
>reassembled a few joints without the locking compound and done 60k 
>miles with no problems.

My Bentley Manual says nothing and neither have any of the instruction
sheets that came with CV joints said this.  I can't imagine what help
locking compound would have here other than to eliminate any small amount
of lateral play that the mechanical locking scheme (C-clip or whatever)
may allow.  I never noticed any play in mine.

Don Hoefer
'82 Coupe