Re: [Axle] Why is my CV joint flopping around?

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

DEFINEATELY take it apart and check it out.  It doesn't take much to do this
and the balls can easily come out if the CV is twisted at a pretty good
angle (usually means it is too loose).  The C-clip that is on the axle could
also be worn to where the CV may have just pulled off but again, I wouldn't
chance it!!

Dave

> Case Study: FF Trans, 90 mm CVs & hubs.
>
> With my trans out I had to move the car from the front of the house to
> the back. So with both axles in place and with the 30 mm nut cranked
> down at least half power (to avoid damage to the front bearings) I
> pushed it to it's current location under the big tree and up on jack
stands.
>
> Our friend Dick Wong (he of  original owner Rocc fame) came over last
> night and noticed the axle on the driver's side wasn't connected to the
> CV any more, even though the boot was still in place. In other words the
> axle could be rotated without the CV moving.
>
> [btw- D.Wong was the main guy wrenching on my car last night while I
> hovered and kibitzed and freshened the trans; he installed my SS brake
> lines and then we power bled with new fluid. Thank you sir.)
>
> So,
> is it possible the axle has just pulled out of the CV (but what of the
> circlip?) or is it possible the CV itself has become separated (like a
> shoulder joint)
> <shudder>.
>
> Do you think I can just pop the axle back down the middle of the CV
> without having to open the boot?
>
> tia,
> TBerk
> (Don't want to raid the Wabbit for an axle if I can help it.)
>
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