Hello all :) (95 lx,2dr,manual)
I've removed the half shaft from the tranny. How do I take apart the outer CV joint from the shaft (bar)? Here is a site I've found, http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/tech/axle/ , im stuck on the 3rd pic. He took out the shaft, I have removed the clip from the shaft that goes into the bearings. However, there is another clp on the shaft within the bearings, I can't get to it. I think it's the same clip as when you pry out of the tranny.

If this makes sense, please help, if not, it's 2:45am :uhoh:

Ok, you're comparing grapes to grapefruits, the cv's on a motorhome are somewhat different.

If I get what you're saying, you have the complete assembly out, and you're trying to remove the outer joint. There is a little clip that retains the cv joint, and if memory serves, you can just tap the cv joint off. use a small maul or something, be careful not to score the shaft or splines.

Generally, it's better to replace the entire shaft complete with inners and outers...

Thanks for the reply, how do i tap it off? It's a shaft, so I tap on the inner cv joint? I mean where is my point of impact?
Thanks so far :)

Are you trying to replace or repair the outer joint?

I used to mount the shaft in a vice, hold the splines of the outer CV firmly and tap the edges of the outer cv joint. It should pop off fairly easily. There's a c-clip that holds the outer cv in place, it doesn't take much pressure to override it.

Replacing the outer joint. I'll give it a try and if anyone cares, i'll post my progress, you know, for motivation :)

Thank you

Silly question, how hard was it to get the cv joint out of the hub? Don't know if ford ever chaged that situation. I had an 88 EXP and it was a bitch trying to get the shafts out, think they rusted in place. Finally had to take it to a wrecker and get their torch out.

That's the problem, I didnt' take it out of the hub :). So the cv joint is still attached to the hub, so I took out the steering knuckle with the cv. So I want to take apart the outter cv joint, I torch off the bolt from the hub, and get another outter cv joint. So good luck to me :)

Yep, have fun with that... :) I swear i'll never touch the cv's on another escort unless I have the proper tools.