CV joint (half shaft) disassemble???

[Tamango]

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

[rhynes]

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...

[Tamango]

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

[rhynes]

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.

[Tamango]

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

[rhynes]

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.

[Tamango]

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

[rhynes]

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