CV Joint Axle Studs..cheap tricks
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CV Joint Axle Studs..cheap tricks
Has anyone done the mod of replacing the studs on stub axles with bolts. The one online tech write up is kinda vague. Can this be done on the vehicle? And if anyone has done it can you provide a little detail. Also can any one explain a little more about this darn c-clip. I have seen all kinds of write ups on how to "pop" the axles out of the diff but what is happening to this c-clip and how does it go back in upon re-installation?
TIA ... Lee
TIA ... Lee
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I can address the second part...
The c-clip compresses to pop in and out of a groove in the housing where the half-shaft seats. It will "pop" out, but there is a trick to reinserting it.
When reinserting the half-shaft to the differential, put a dab of grease on the c-clip to hold it such that the opening is facing down. That keeps the clip centered on the shaft and the shaft will pop into place with a slight tap. If the clip is in any other position, it can interfere with the seating of the shaft and make for a hellish install.
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Also can any one explain a little more about this darn c-clip. I have seen all kinds of write ups on how to "pop" the axles out of the diff but what is happening to this c-clip and how does it go back in upon re-installation?
TIA ... Lee
TIA ... Lee
When reinserting the half-shaft to the differential, put a dab of grease on the c-clip to hold it such that the opening is facing down. That keeps the clip centered on the shaft and the shaft will pop into place with a slight tap. If the clip is in any other position, it can interfere with the seating of the shaft and make for a hellish install.
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Originally Posted by RLJ3RD
Has anyone done the mod of replacing the studs on stub axles with bolts. The one online tech write up is kinda vague. Can this be done on the vehicle? And if anyone has done it can you provide a little detail.
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Here's the writeup:
http://www.off-road.com/toyota/cheaptricks/quickcv/
Here's some pics of when DMG and I did mine:
Air hammer with blunt tip makes quick work of knocking the studs out. Make sure you thread the nuts on to protect the threads!
I ground the splines out of the holes, but you could also grind the splines off of the studs, or replace the studs with bolts.
http://www.off-road.com/toyota/cheaptricks/quickcv/
Here's some pics of when DMG and I did mine:
Air hammer with blunt tip makes quick work of knocking the studs out. Make sure you thread the nuts on to protect the threads!
I ground the splines out of the holes, but you could also grind the splines off of the studs, or replace the studs with bolts.
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I have found that if you unbolt the lower ball joint and swing the hub outward, it makes it alot easier to slide out the cv.
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