Outboard CV/axle removal

[colinsco]

Some time ago on this forum I dialogued with Early_S_Man and Grady Clay regarding a noise in my 88' Carrera's CV's (http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/277538-how-do-i-know-my-88-carrera-cv-joints-worn.html#post2530625). Well, I am now taking the plunge and tonight removed the inboard flange bolts and even though it seems obvious I cannot find any confirmation of how to remove the outboard piece. Forgive a silly question but do I have to remove that nasty looking huge nut on the end of the axle (doh!) to get the entire assembly out? I have read the CV threads here many times and this is alluded to in one thread where the need for a 3/4" drive and a piece of pipe are mentioned. Hey, that's my car at Pacific Raceways this summer!

[Don Plumley]

Yup - you need either an industrial strength impact wrench or a 3/4" drive socket and cheater bar to muster the 350+ ft-lbs to get it off.

[88-diamondblue]

Colinsco

Yes the nut needs to come off and the lower shock bolt as well. Here are some pictures and how to do it. Carrera CV boot replacement