re: need quick help: 87.5 CGT outer CVJs?

["Dave C." <conner@cfm.ohio-state.edu>]

Dan wrote:

We're almost done with the suspension on my brother in law's
"new" CGT (yes, the one I was selling).  We're stuck on
this point: I can't get the outer CVJs off the axle.  The circlip used has a 
pair of "ears" and is unlike the earlier clip used on the 4kq.
I've tried opening the circlip and banging the joint off,
just banging, etc.  Nothing!

Dan,
I went thru this on my 4kq and have only one real tip.  Don't snap off the
ears on that circlip!
I broke one off and that's what clinched it for me... That joint will
probably never come off now.  I only wanted to clean the joint and repack
it.  So I ended up flushing it clean with brake cleaner and compressed air.
 Then repacking it, etc.  I was able to get the other joint off and slid
the new boot for the outer joint onto the axle from the inner end.  That
outer joint clip is a real bugger.  I guess there is a special tool that
would make it easy to remove, but I was using needle nose pliers.

I wouldn't have wanted to be under any time pressure when I was doing that
job.  Hope it turns out weel for you.
Dave C.
Columbus, OH
89 100E
87 5KS 
86 4KQ