CV Shaft replacement tips?
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CV Shaft replacement tips?
Hey everyone!
I have a 2006 Evo IX with 9,900 miles on the clock. As I'm sure you can assume, this is not my daily driver but it certainly does get out to enjoy the weather every now and then. ; )
My question is, does anyone have any resources/information on replacing CV shafts for an IX?
I'm looking to replace all four CV shafts as a preventative maintenance measure, there is currently no issues with the stock units but since OEM parts are becoming harder and harder to get for this vehicle I figured now would be a great time to do it.
Please correct me if I am wrong but all of the CV shafts are held into the differentials via C/spring clips?
Pretty much just looking for any tips or tricks that you might be able to provide, the research that I have done shows that it should be a straightforward job but it can't hurt to utilize everyone's knowledge.
Many thanks to all!
I have a 2006 Evo IX with 9,900 miles on the clock. As I'm sure you can assume, this is not my daily driver but it certainly does get out to enjoy the weather every now and then. ; )
My question is, does anyone have any resources/information on replacing CV shafts for an IX?
I'm looking to replace all four CV shafts as a preventative maintenance measure, there is currently no issues with the stock units but since OEM parts are becoming harder and harder to get for this vehicle I figured now would be a great time to do it.
Please correct me if I am wrong but all of the CV shafts are held into the differentials via C/spring clips?
Pretty much just looking for any tips or tricks that you might be able to provide, the research that I have done shows that it should be a straightforward job but it can't hurt to utilize everyone's knowledge.
Many thanks to all!
Why would you want to do this? They last for well over 100k miles. If you are looking to buy some to stash away, maybe. But replacing would be a waste of money.
However!
If you do this, I get dibs on buying your old ones, please.
However!
If you do this, I get dibs on buying your old ones, please.
Originally Posted by EvolutionRacing
Thanks Letsgetthisdone for the reply.
No need to worry about the grease drying up within the CV boots?
Thanks!
No need to worry about the grease drying up within the CV boots?
Thanks!
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I have been collecting a small stash of OEM parts for myself, though. All the consumables, anyway. I have some random crap laying around LOL
DSS does have good replacement options.
FWIW, I've never seen a CV joint tgo bad as long as the boots didn't tear and release all the grease. So, just make sure to inspect your CV boots at every oil change. If you see one torn, or possibly starting to tear, or already leaking, plan to replace it soon. And replacing boots is pretty simple. No need to buy an entire axle.
FWIW, I've never seen a CV joint tgo bad as long as the boots didn't tear and release all the grease. So, just make sure to inspect your CV boots at every oil change. If you see one torn, or possibly starting to tear, or already leaking, plan to replace it soon. And replacing boots is pretty simple. No need to buy an entire axle.
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Thank you for all the great responses. I appreciate it.
After a quick inspection, all of the boots are intact and in good condition.
just for my knowledge, is it true that the front axles are held in to the differential via spring clips/C clip? That's what I have been seeing on some of the videos regarding this topic.
Cheers!
After a quick inspection, all of the boots are intact and in good condition.
just for my knowledge, is it true that the front axles are held in to the differential via spring clips/C clip? That's what I have been seeing on some of the videos regarding this topic.
Cheers!
Yes, the stub shafts that stick out the trans have large hog rings/c-lips on them that the splined portion of the CV slides over and clips onto. Easy to break free with a pry bar.