[Main C900 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ | Prev by Date | Next by Date | Post Followup ] Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos CV Joint Diagnosis Like This Post: - Subscribe to Daily Digest for this Bulletin Board Posted by Paul [Email] (#792) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Paul) on Mon, 3 Oct 2005 18:30:26 Alert me when someone posts in this thread: Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

Hi:

Son is doing a lot of work on his car, posted earlier regaring possible whole axle replacemet. Has decided he'd rather try to save some $$$ if possible. The four boots were basically sound, save a small split, crack or hole, perhaps 1/4" in each. Seems this can only get worse, so figured now on replacing at least the boots.

Pulled the Axles tonight, and am seeking guidance on an out-of-car test to determine the state of the CV Joint and Tripod bearing.

The Tripod bearing contact points inside the Inner Driver seem smooth. Perhaps a visible point of contact, but can't spot or feel any grooving yet. When bad, how apparent is this wear?

The one "test" I did on the CV Joint was to secure the axle, then with the CVJ oriented a a direct extension of the axle I pulled out firmly and rotated the spline up to 12:00, then accross to 6:00, seemed smooth about halfway bach through to being aligned with the axle, but then slightly caughte until past center and the smoothe to 6:00. Similar results going 3:00 to 9:00. Same test and results pushing in on the splined section. I've no idea if any of this is significant.

Noticed heat "blueing" spots, perhaps 3/8" diameter on the outside of the CV Housing directly opposing each Ball Bearing.

Also, any inspection or test for the Tripod Bearing?

Thanks

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• CV Joint Diagnosis, Paul , Mon, 3 Oct 2005 18:30:26 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Corresponding Wheel Bearing Grease question, Paul , Mon, 3 Oct 2005 21:17:02
    • Wheel Bearings, thor-in-2004, Tue, 4 Oct 2005 04:48:58
      • 1974 was the last year for serviceable bearings, DougM , Tue, 4 Oct 2005 05:18:38
  • Re: CV Joint Diagnosis, DougM , Mon, 3 Oct 2005 20:13:41
    • Swapping Inner Drivers side-to-side question, Paul , Tue, 4 Oct 2005 07:29:27
      • Re: Swapping Inner Drivers side-to-side question, JimBlake , Tue, 4 Oct 2005 09:08:18
        • Re: Swapping Inner Drivers side-to-side question, Paul , Tue, 4 Oct 2005 09:33:10
          • Re: Swapping Inner Drivers side-to-side question, JimBlake , Tue, 4 Oct 2005 12:49:14
            • Since it's an automatic, >>>, RS , Tue, 4 Oct 2005 20:11:49
  • Re: CV Joint Diagnosis, killroy, Mon, 3 Oct 2005 20:00:40
  • My $.02, thor-in-2004, Mon, 3 Oct 2005 19:50:29

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