Date: Wed, 07 Jun 2006 20:50:06 -0600 From: Charles <cstoyernospamrpex.com> Subject: Re: '85 900 CV/axle replacement
Dave Hinz wrote: > On Sat, 3 Jun 2006 20:51:10 +0000 (UTC), Craig's Saab C900 Site > <c900nospam.apana.org.au> wrote: > > Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> writes: > > > >>I've got a split CV boot on the left side, on my '85 900. A new axle is > >>only 66 bucks, cheaper than just the CV, so I'll probably be going with > >>that. Any surprises in this process? > > > Very first thing is to loosen the big 32 mm nut securing the outer CV to the > > steering member. That has to be done with the car on the ground before the > > wheel nuts are undone. I use half of the handle off my trolley jack on the > > end of my 1/2" socket extension bar, and when I put my whole body weight on > > it, perhaps with a bit of bouncing up and down, it'll overcome the very high > > torque to loosen the nut. > Dave, Just loosen the nut while the car is on the ground and the wheel is still on. Trust me. Charles
