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cv joint servicing

wilsonny

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just replacing the boots on my drive shafts (c2)... following various online guides I've got the axle stripped to the extent that the inner cv joint is off the axle. now I'm looking at the outer joint and wondering how far to go. the instructions I've got, suggest that the cap covering the outer cv should come off to enable cleaning and repacking... however it is resisting my persuasion tool and I don't want to start getting all hulk style on it because I don't think this cap can be ordered separately from the whole axle. I'm thinking it might be best just to leave this outer side alone, clean up as best as I can with cap in place and add a bit of fresh grease. anyone else tackled this recently ?
 
Yep exactly that, the inner boot had split. Clean up, regrease. It would appear that the outer cv joint is nsp and you need a new half shaft if the joint is us. I did get a cover for the inner with the boot.
 

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By the way, how to test the cv joint is bad or not、

tks
 
yes and exactly this reason I ended up with two new driveshafts.....if you damage that flange you is screwed.... :x

Trev
 
Endoman said:
Yep exactly that, the inner boot had split. Clean up, regrease. It would appear that the outer cv joint is nsp and you need a new half shaft if the joint is us. I did get a cover for the inner with the boot.

don't suppose you used the Porsche cv boot clips did you ? I bought these from opc, but I've struggled to get them tight as they are just a plain band with a tab fastener and can't be tightened using a normal clip tool and don't have a tightening crimp. I've done a best endeavours job and they look ok....I think.
 
The ones I used had an Oertiker type clamp supplied by Design 911. The one I replaced wasn't that old but had split, retained by a cable tie.
As you say a very messy job.
Can't remeber why I needed the Swiss army knife and continuity tester.
 

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Endoman said:
The ones I used had an Oertiker type clamp supplied by Design 911. The one I replaced wasn't that old but had split, retained by a cable tie.
As you say a very messy job.
Can't remeber why I needed the Swiss army knife and continuity tester.

hmmm... i might need to consider some different clips. just building myself up to having a go at refitting the first axle this weekend.
 
Endoman said:
The ones I used had an Oertiker type clamp supplied by Design 911. The one I replaced wasn't that old but had split, retained by a cable tie.
As you say a very messy job.
Can't remeber why I needed the Swiss army knife and continuity tester.

... one more question if you don't mind... did you use any sealant either inside the cv caps or between the cap and the gearbox ? info in the workshop manual seems to suggest it should be used.
 
Endoman said:
From what I can recall no. Nice write up here:-
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/pors.../181361-993-howto-60k-cv-joint-servicing.html
I also used a GKN kit.

thanks... that's the main guide I've been using, but it's also the one that suggests the outer cv cap comes off so ive also used a bunch of others inc one from a 928 owner, but you know what it's like.... sometimes the more you read, the more contrary advice there is. useful to hear you never bothered with sealant.
 
Well done for tackling this job, I bottled out last year and it cost me a bundle to have my specialist do it. Even they said it's a bit of a number to as a diy

I do remember reading about how messy it is, another reason I swerved as I tend to lose patience with those kind of jobs at home.

Hope it all goes well

Ash
 
I too bulked at changing the boots myself a couple of years ago. I bought 4 kits from Matt at Type911 and had my local Indy do the job. Not too expensive IMHO, came in at €170.00 :thumb:

ATB :)
 
decgraham said:
I too bulked at changing the boots myself a couple of years ago. I bought 4 kits from Matt at Type911 and had my local Indy do the job. Not too expensive IMHO, came in at €170.00 :thumb:

ATB :)

yeah... I'm working on number two axle tonight... still covered in grease ! sort of talked myself into tackling it because I got a hydraulic lift this year... it has made it much easier of course but it's still a bit of a task for me at least.. got to try getting them back in yet. 170 for this job sounds mighty cheap right now.

as usual, doing it yourself is enlightening however... I've discovered all sorts along the way that reputable indies have cut corners on doing work on my car (some time ago). one of the jobs I've tackled while the axles are off is changing the sluggish starter motor and having gone through the extreme limbo manoeuvre required to remove it, I can see that previous professionals had failed to replace all the little things like protection cap on the starter, ties on the wire bundles and had mis- routed various bits and pieces. lot to be said if you've got the will and a little ability for doing some things yourself.
 
Hi wilsonny,

Yes I agree, when you do the job yourself you know for sure whats been done and how it's been done. I try and take on as much as I can now but a few years back the car scared me :roll: why, I don't know because as I've done more I've realised it's not too complicated. I always take plenty of pictures when I tackle a job and it's served me well. I might take a bit more time than a pro but I'm in no hurry and want to do it right. Still use my indy on jobs I can't do due to lack of tools or equipment but that isn't that many.

Keep up the good work and I hope it all worked out well with the other axle :thumb:

ATB :)
 

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