cv joint is going bad

fish2 · Feb 25, 2005

Newbie here Hi to all
I have a 1995 850 and the left cv joint is going bad. How hard is it to replace ?

Thanks Fish

Tech · Feb 26, 2005

Your better off buying a rebuilt Axle.They really arent that bad to change unless you live some where that is prone to rust.Then it might give you a hard time.

fish2 · Feb 28, 2005

Thanks,
Where is the best place to get a rebuilt axle
Does anyone have instructions ?

Thanks for all help
Fish

Tech · Feb 28, 2005

Check your Phone book and see if you can find a CV rebuilding place in your area.
I don't have any instructions on paper I just lknow how to do it.

fish2 · Mar 1, 2005

QUOTE(Tech @ Feb 28 2005, 12:51 PM)Check your Phone book and see if you can find a CV rebuilding place in your area.
I don't have any instructions on paper I just lknow how to do it.

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fish2 · Mar 1, 2005

How long can I run it with the bad cv joint, the car shakes sometimes but not all the time. I ordered a rebuild axle, but it will take a couple of days to get here

Thanks Fish

fish2 · Mar 1, 2005

One more thing do cv joints leak oil ? I have two or three half dollar size drops of oil on the garage floor each time I drive the car

Tech · Mar 1, 2005

Once the boots rip they leak grease.

fish2 · Mar 8, 2005

Help part of the cv joint is still in the trans. How do i get it out ????? It looks like it a press fit

Fish

Tech · Mar 8, 2005

You must be talking about on the drivers side(left) of the car.You need to get a big screwdriver or a long jack handle.There is a clip that locks when the axle is installed.You need to work it out.If it is on the other side you did remove the 2 screws correct?

fish2 · Mar 9, 2005

Yes it's the drivers side. I think I see the clip your talking about on the new axle/ cv joint, It on the end at the splines

, but how do I get to it on the old ( the one in the car) cv joint.

My wife is going to kill me soon, for taking on this project.

Help Fish

Tech · Mar 9, 2005

I always use a big pry bar.Stick it between the back side of the joint and the transmission.Then pry back and forth and it SHOULD pop out.Sometimes they can be stubborn but it will come out.

fish2 · Mar 9, 2005

Tech

What about the clip? How do I get to it?

Tech · Mar 9, 2005

It is just spring loaded and goes into a slot in the trans.you don't need to get to it.Just pry the joint out.

fish2 · Mar 9, 2005

Thanks I'm going back into the garage after dinner. thanks Tech

Tech · Mar 9, 2005

Keep me posted.

Tech · Mar 9, 2005

Keep me posted.

Tech · Mar 9, 2005

Keep me posted.

cv joint is going bad

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