Re: Still Looks TOO simple...

[paul.heneghan@bbc.co.uk (Heneghan,Paul)]

From: "Al Powell" <APOWELL@agcom.tamu.edu>
>So it sounds like basically, I have the procedure right - and the trick is to 
>get the CV joint off.  Any advice from others who have BTDT in regard 
>to this procedure?  I got a hammer and I ain't 'fraid to use 
>it........and punches are cheap.....

What I usually do is set up a vice with the jaws slightly wider than 
 the driveshaft.  Then I wedge a screwdriver (of appropriate blade 
 width) in the circlip, holding it open.  Then I put the driveshaft 
 (with the outer CV joint at the top) between the jaws of the vice 
 (which is not tightened), and holding the driveshaft (and the 
 screwdriver) pound the CV joint down onto the vice repeatedly.  You 
 need to use a surprising amount of force for a couple of minutes to 
 achieve success.

Good luck.

Paul
paul.heneghan@bbc.co.uk
1984 Audi 80 quattro
1983 Audi 100 Avant