how do i remove the cv joints on my mazda 323 1987.front whell drive 5 speed.
Mar 16, 2006 at 1:18 PM
cv joints
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well once you have the wheel off and the hub out of the way possibly dropping the aframe.... cv shafts come out with a big tug, it will pull straight out but it may take a lot of work and to get the new one back in you need to make sure the teeth are aligned blindly and SHOVE it back in
May 5, 2006 at 12:07 PM
i would also advise that u replace the input seal on the transmission a dealer part, that'll help guarantee no leaks i've done many cv joints on several cars and at times it's easy and times u fight it. plus another piece of advice i'd replace your inner wheel seal that's a parts store product.
May 28, 2006 at 10:16 AM
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Suggested Repair
Remove the wheel and move the hub out of the way, dropping the A-frame if needed. Pull the CV shaft straight out with a firm tug. To reinstall, align the splines and push the shaft firmly into place. Also replace the transmission input seal and the inner wheel seal to help prevent leaks.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1987 Mazda 323 front-wheel-drive 5-speed asked how to remove the CV joints. Advice was to clear the wheel and hub, possibly drop the A-frame, and pull the shaft straight out. Reinstallation requires aligning the splines and pushing the shaft in. Replacing the transmission input seal and inner wheel seal was also recommended to reduce leak risk.