roger owen

I'd get yourself the Service manual from a well known aution site and read up on it. I had the replace the drive shaft oil seal at the gear box and it was a sh1t of a job as you have to remove the drivers side to knock the passenger through using a special tool through the diff. ( thats when a handy old man who can knock up a tool in the garage becomes invaluable!! The ford tool would be

I have a noisy outer N/S CV (noisy on cornering). I have bought a new complete drive shaft that looks as though it just bolts on at the gearbox end. I have a photocopy of a repair manual (VW Sharon) - but the procedure seems very long winded and does not mention bolting on at the gearbox end. I've either been sent the wrong shaft or the manual refers to a different model (mine in a 2002 with 6 speed manual box). Does anyone have a simple guide for fitting? Thanks.

Thanks for the advice, I see what you mean about keeping grease away from the fixing part - had the same problem with a Mini (old type). Roger

Thanks, good advice! Roger

My 2002 Galaxy diesel (with 6 speed box) has just failed it's MOT on a split CV gaitor on the NS. I see there is an excellent description from back in 2003 about how to replace the CV joint. But I'm wondering if I need to follow all the instructions for just a gaitor replacement? Thanks.