Les Henson Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Doing the swivel pins on a 110 today. Almost no oil at all in the swivel housing, at least there's not tons of foul gloop going everywhere. Anyway - I noticed the ball cage inside the cup of the CV had large chips out of it, and not only was the cage obviously cracked, but there was also a crack in the cup itself, which is a beefy item that normally only gets ruined in extreme off-road use. This vehicle is strictly an on-road vehicle, so I would have to assume that the damage was caused by a lack of lubrication. So, a sobering reminder to check oil/grease level in the swivels. There was a chip and/or crack like this at every bearing track:- It must take a lot of force to crack the cup:- I tried to remove the CV joint by clamping it in a vice like this and then Tapping, striking quite hard, clouting, and finally beating the living carp out of the joint. All to no avail. In the end there's only one way to go Mr 9-inch disc cutter is coming out to play! Enough sparks to make a reasonable firework display later, and the CV joint is off. The inner cage was in several bits. The ball tracks inside the cup were ribbed, so there was quite a bit of wear for some time. Lucky the thing didn't get to break up. Still - an extra few quid for the CV joint unfortunately. I have to do the other side as well - hope that's not going to be the same. This is an off-shoot of a thread that's replacing the swivel pin bearings (railko type), and rear seal. It will be posted as a seperate thread in a couple of days. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I love the booty-fab handle on your grinder! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 You like your grinder Mr H don't you .......Poss a tad too much ? Interesting "Burn marks" on the CV too ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Please tell me you didn't cut the inner halfshaft for our benefit. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 I cut the inner halfshaft for your benefit! Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I cut the inner halfshaft for your benefit! Les. Very thoughtful. but try a 3ft length of 1 1/2'' water pipe next time. Drop the halfshaft down the pipe and the concentric shock force when the cv joint star strikes the pipe usually pops the shaft out. Not an original idea, but it has only failed me once in oh about 50 cv joint replacements. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 I only cut the cup and the thing fell apart Bill. I use the tube trick for interference fit bearings - never thought about using it to get a CV off - thanks. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGUE TROOPER Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 So this IS proof.............See my signature . . . . . . . . V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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