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CV joints removal..
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Author:  Smokie [ Mon Aug 08, 2005 2:37 pm ]
Post subject:  CV joints removal..
I need to know how to get the shaft for the CV joints out of the gearbox. I was told to get something and hit it in a number of places until it pops out, does that sound right or do I need to lever it out???
Author:  drmini in aust [ Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:11 pm ]
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Um do you mean the pot joint itself?
I use a thin Gedore open end spanner. Was 1" size- cut it inside with angle grinder to 1.25" wide to fit over the shaft part, then sharpened it so it looks like a big cold chisel with a slot cut in it.
I sit it behind the pot joint from top, slight angle, and hit other end smartly with a BFH. 8)
Of course the other end is now friggin' useless for undoing sump plugs... :cry:
Author:  Smokie [ Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:22 pm ]
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Doc, my mechanic is a young fella that has never worked on a Mini until now.

The CV joints are shot and he isn't sure how to get the shaft to come away from the gearbox so as he can get it out of the car and work on the bench..
Author:  fuzzy-hair-man [ Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:23 pm ]
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You can take the rubber off the inner CV joints and split them here (messy and watch out that you don't loose the ball bearings) this is not the best way to do it but it means you don't need special tools :wink:

We tried the other way with crowbars big screwdrivers etc but it was a no go so just we split the joints and when putting them back in put a whole heap of moly grease in the pots and put it back together.

If you can do it Doc's way do it it's neater, better, etc. :D 8)

To get the CV joint off the shaft (when out) hit it sharply with a BFH or I use a piece of wood (mangles the CV joint less) there s a circlip you have to pop it past :wink:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:46 pm ]
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Fuzzy, I think he means the inner CVs, A.K.A. `Pot joints'. Gotta come out sooner or later or you can't change the seals or gaskets, or work on the diff.... :lol:
Author:  fuzzy-hair-man [ Mon Aug 08, 2005 3:56 pm ]
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Yer, I haven't needed to do the diff yet so hopefully that might be a while. :roll:
Good idea for making the tool though 8)

The CV boots on mine were split so we just replacing them before the CVs karked it.

Jeez I hate when the manual says "go find special tool #13845340897(not a real one just for example)" I mean it's a home workshop DIY manual how the hell am I going to find leyland special tools :?: :evil:

Just thought I'd explain the outer CVs as well just in case :oops: :D probly confused the issue though :?
Author:  drmini in aust [ Mon Aug 08, 2005 4:00 pm ]
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If you get a copy of most proper BMC or Leyland manuals they have pics of all the tools... then U just go make some! :P
Helps if you're a fitter or toolmaker... :wink:
Author:  Christoph [ Mon Aug 08, 2005 5:50 pm ]
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Remember to drain the oil! if the oil level is high enough which it hopefully is, it will leak oil out everywhere as soon as you remove the joint. Not nice if you arent expecting it.
Author:  Lillee [ Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:51 am ]
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:lol: If you want to quickly remove the engine then just split the pot joint ribber and take it out that way, it's really easy to do... No oil draining, no special tools, and best of all no hassle getting the pot joint back in again. As said don't lose your balls! :wink:
Author:  Smokie [ Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:39 pm ]
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My young mechanic has now learned how to take CV joints out of a Mini, now he has to put it all back together again tomorrow.

Thanks for the help gentlemen....
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