Changing a CV shaft

RG · 28-10-2008, 08:01 PM

Anyone had to do this to their IRS AU? One of mine is fairly twisted and I'm buying a replacement but I'm just after any tips or tricks. The Max Ellery's book I have says it is a pretty easy straight forward job but I refuse to believe that lol.

05_ENFORCER · 28-10-2008, 08:10 PM

Believe it Russ, it's as easy as opening a stubbie at 12 O'clock on a Sunday arvo.

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RG · 28-10-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

Believe it Russ, it's as easy as opening a stubbie at 12 O'clock on a Sunday arvo.

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Damn, now that's easy and enjoyable.

This may turn out well after all.

RG · 28-10-2008, 08:29 PM

Apart from the CV joint itself are there any other bits I'll need?

05_ENFORCER · 28-10-2008, 08:37 PM

NOPE, it really is easy mate, just be carefull when inserting into the diff housing not to dislodge the axle seal.

RG · 28-10-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

NOPE, it really is easy mate, just be carefull when inserting into the diff housing not to dislodge the axle seal.

Ah k cool. How about the ABS ring and the Pac nut?

MADED-6 · 28-10-2008, 09:17 PM

yeah ive had mine apart to do wheelbearings a few times and they really are easy.
where are u getting urs from as one of my driveshafts are bent and it causes a vibration.
also be careful with the driveshaft sometimes they can get stuck in the hub dont hit the end of it put a piece of wood in the way if its getting caught.
cheers josh.

RG · 28-10-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MADED-6

yeah ive had mine apart to do wheelbearings a few times and they really are easy.
where are u getting urs from as one of my driveshafts are bent and it causes a vibration.
also be careful with the driveshaft sometimes they can get stuck in the hub dont hit the end of it put a piece of wood in the way if its getting caught.
cheers josh.

Sweet, cheers.

Mine will be coming from eBay, reco'd one for $165.

RG · 29-10-2008, 03:23 PM

Well what a drama. After deciding against the eBay shaft for
a) it's an eBay shaft and
b) I need it NOW
I went about trying to find one from anywhere but Ford. It soon became apparent that no one makes them, I can get heaps for a 6 cyl but they apparently won't last 20 minutes behind an 8.

Fortunately for me Craig from RAPID PERFORMANCE put me on to a bloke that had a second hand one, s/h is good for me as I reckon it won't be the last one I twist.

$150 later for the shaft with a hub on it and I am done. I'll whack it in on Sunday and test the 12 o'clock beer theory

05_ENFORCER · 29-10-2008, 03:55 PM

Mate, if you haven't done the one side in under 3 hours you will need lots more beer!

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bloggs24 · 29-10-2008, 05:42 PM

ill have to take mine out when i drop the lsd in the coming weeks, is it as simple as undoing the bolt on the lower control arm, and pulling it till it comes out?

MADED-6 · 29-10-2008, 08:11 PM

nah mate u have to drop the whole hub out well i had to anyway as it doesnt move enough to just pull out the back.
so undo the whole stub axle and drop it all out.
cheers josh.

RG · 29-10-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MADED-6

nah mate u have to drop the whole hub out well i had to anyway as it doesnt move enough to just pull out the back.
so undo the whole stub axle and drop it all out.
cheers josh.

The book I have says remove brake caliper and disc, then upper and lower control arm bolts then tie rod bolt then it should pull out.

Sound right?

bloggs24 · 29-10-2008, 09:19 PM

Doesnt the circlip mean it will just pop out with enough force?

5.0 ED · 30-10-2008, 02:56 AM

Yes what your book says sounds right russell, but then you will need to undo the large nut on the cv shaft going thru the wheel bearings 36mm i think to pull the shaft out of the hub/bearing.

05_ENFORCER · 30-10-2008, 09:25 AM

FFS Russell, just get in there and give it a go mate.
Honestly, you can't really screw it up mate!

RG · 30-10-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

FFS Russell, just get in there and give it a go mate.
Honestly, you can't really screw it up mate!

I know, I know. I reckon the hardest part at the end of all this will have been actually finding one to put in there.

There is no love for the AU in the aftermarket world.

05_ENFORCER · 30-10-2008, 09:55 AM

And don't forget the finishing beers

RG · 30-10-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

And don't forget the finishing beers

There is no chance of me forgetting that

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mik · 02-11-2008, 07:12 PM

apart from being twisted how was the condition of the drive shaft ?

RG · 02-11-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

apart from being twisted how was the condition of the drive shaft ?

Looked fine to me.