mrben Posted August 16, 2017 Report Posted August 16, 2017 Hi chaps. I'm getting a clonk from drive shaft area when on and off the accelerator, alsocv joint is knackered, so, going to take off whole drivshaft including inner bit that goesinto the gearbox. I was wondering if someone could send me a 'tools needed list', as whenI get going, I'm going to be tight on time + living in middle of nowhere at mo, so trying toavoid any surprises...Many thanks Quote
mrben Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Posted August 16, 2017 Forgot to mention, mk2 diesel. Year 2000. I was told it was the longer shaft, but looking at them, they look the same length. .. Quote
BrianH Posted August 17, 2017 Report Posted August 17, 2017 The longer one would be the drivers side one - theres two bits to it, should separate near where the middle support bearing sits on it. May be easier to remove the whole shaft first, right the way back to the gearbox. You want a socket to fit the end bolt (you should replace said bolt, would expect a new joint/shaft to come with one), can't remember the size, but easy to check. Selection of tools to pry the shaft out might be a good idea, along with a couple of mallets or similar incase you need to persuade the clip to move that initial bit. something to remove the balljoint (you can undo the two screws that hold it to the arm, think from memory they are an allen key fitting). usual selection of spanners and sockets to fit the various fixings around that area. Something to remove the clamp from the boot if your replacing boot/joint rather than whole shaft (screwdriver usually good enough), And something to refit the new clamp with! Can't think of much else you'd need. Quote
Russats Posted November 7, 2017 Report Posted November 7, 2017 How did you get on with this? I need to replace my CV joint. Can’t it be done with removing items such as the brake calliper etc? Quote
Russats Posted November 7, 2017 Report Posted November 7, 2017 Anyone in North London wanna hell? Quote
Russats Posted November 8, 2017 Report Posted November 8, 2017 Bottled it!! Hours labour £70 garage did it Quote
mrben Posted November 11, 2017 Author Report Posted November 11, 2017 Hi. I replaced whole shaft. No, you don't need to take caliper off to get shaft out. (bottom ball joint, and drive shaft bolts). Quote
Russats Posted November 12, 2017 Report Posted November 12, 2017 Paid £30 for the joint. 33% off£70 to have it fitted. Nearside one needs doing too, I might attempt it. Quote
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