how do i remove the outer cv joint from the drive shaft
Mar 8, 2010 at 2:27 PM
1996 Honda Odyssey outer cv joint
1996 HONDA ODYSSEY
MITCHELL50
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KHLOW2008
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Hi mitchell50,
With the shaft clapmed to a vice, get an assistant to pull at the joint while you use a bar and hammer to tap the inner cone of the shaft to release the C spring lock clip inside. Do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the joint or clip.
Alternatively you can get it done at your local machine shop for a few dollars.
Note: Some joint are stuck stiff due to dmage to the spring clip and when this occurs, you would have to cut the CV joint apart to get it off.
With the shaft clapmed to a vice, get an assistant to pull at the joint while you use a bar and hammer to tap the inner cone of the shaft to release the C spring lock clip inside. Do not use excessive force to avoid damage to the joint or clip.
Alternatively you can get it done at your local machine shop for a few dollars.
Note: Some joint are stuck stiff due to dmage to the spring clip and when this occurs, you would have to cut the CV joint apart to get it off.
Mar 9, 2010 at 12:16 PM
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