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CV joint reassembly - joint seized
I got a bit carried away when re-assembling my cv joint and didn't follow the correct procedure - small points to large flats - and now the joint is seized tight with 4 bearings inside.
I literally did a dry run, so there is no grease in there. Is there a trick to unsticking these? Is it easier to get the balls out the front or the back of the joint? Could I use a punch to tap the bearings out? I'm feeling a bit foolish right now. This is a lesson to always read instructions thoroughly and don't work on your car when you're tired. Thanks |
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07-23-2017, 12:53 PM
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Was it a brand new joint or somewhat worn? Normally, rotating the inner race 90 degrees will allow for disassembly. Can you post a picture of current orientation?
I would not recommend a punch on the bearings. You could always pack some grease/oil in to get you freed up. Last edited by OldSpool87; 07-23-2017 at 01:28 PM.. |
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07-23-2017, 01:22 PM
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the cage is in backwards.
the inner race relationship to the outer is the easy part. leave those 2 the same and just flip the cage
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07-24-2017, 03:11 AM
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Thanks for your replies
Oldspool, Photobucket will no longer allow me to post pics. The joint is brand new, but I took it apart to clean before applying grease. The other CVs went together fine. T77 - the problem is the joint is seized. I can't flip the cage - I can barely get the assembly to move in any direction more than a few mm. I have it soaking in some thin oil and will try again tomorrow. Last edited by AC78; 07-24-2017 at 03:59 AM.. |
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07-24-2017, 03:53 AM
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However you got it in, you are going to have to reverse it. It will go, if not in one direction then another. Just remember, they take a lot more force from the engine than you will ever be able to force on them with your hands.
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07-24-2017, 06:05 AM
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Just to close the loop on this one, I ended up soaking the joint in sewing machine oil and gently prying the cage 90 degrees with a padded pry bar. It eventually gave way. Thanks again |
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07-30-2017, 04:41 AM
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what caused it to seize up?
was it put together wrong and if so what wrong
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07-31-2017, 03:39 AM
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I did the same thing when I did mine. Grady Clay points out in the picture how they need to be.
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07-31-2017, 09:43 AM
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Even when they are put together properly, with no lubrication they are very tight and difficult to move. |
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