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Originally Posted by ppuxley
Great article.
Have read it a few times before I embark on changing the CV boots. I get the idea of dropping it at the transmission end having removed the sway bar and lowered the exhaust, and I can see how with removal of the inner CV joint you can work backwards towards the outer one.
Why cant you use this method to remove the whole shaft from the vehicle by removing the axle nut and pushing the whole shaft inwards and out under the gearbox. Seems this would avoid any messing with the various hub links risking putting your geometry out. And even if only for the boot change would allow an easier job by being able to get it on the bench. What have I missed?
Patrick
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you missed nothing, that's exactly how it is done, loosen the big nut, drop you alum cross members and trans plate take off the mid pipe. drop the axle out. Like Wayne said you will need a big hammer unless you have an air supply and an air hammer. If you do be careful not to bugger up the threads. I have a special punch on mine so it cannot slip to the side and get the threads.