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  1. UConn Husky

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    #1 UConn Husky, Jun 4, 2008
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    ok, I've read a few threads on CV Boot replacement but none seem to address where I'm stuck. How does the CV joint actually come off the half shaft? I understand there is a C-clip in there somewhere...but there's a pressed on metal cap on the transmission side. Any tips before I muck it up too much trying to pry it off?

    Thanks!
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  2. 285ferrari

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    #2 285ferrari, Jun 4, 2008
    Saran-wrap-----a must for all good mechanics!!! :D
     
  3. BeltFedBob

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    #3 BeltFedBob, Jun 4, 2008
    Cap comes off and clip is on shaft.
     
  4. UConn Husky

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    #4 UConn Husky, Jun 4, 2008
    ok thanks...I'll pry away!

    (nice first post BTW, tech comments are always welcome!)
     
  5. FandLcars

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    #5 FandLcars, Jun 4, 2008
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    Jay- the circlip is at the end of the shaft... see pic. Just remove it, and the CV joint will slide off... may be a little tight. I hope you didn't pry off your cover.
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  6. UConn Husky

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    #6 UConn Husky, Jun 5, 2008
    Nice pic Rick; I can't see that yet, it seems for the 355 that's all underneath a pressed on end cap that has to be pried off.
     
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    #7 2NA, Jun 5, 2008
    Use a small hardwood block and a mallet and just go around a couple times tapping it off. It's pressed on but not too tightly. Don't damage the metal ring that the boot attaches to.
     
  8. eric355

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    Had the same need to change in inner CV boot. In situ access is so poor, I found much much more convenient to remove the complete hub assembly. No problem there to remove the CV cover and the clip, nor to remove the CV from the shaft splines. Hope it helps ...
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  9. pyroguy

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    #9 pyroguy, Jun 5, 2008
    Yeah, like he said! (Maybe because Tim just did both my CV boots and CV joints for me a few weeks ago!!!
     
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    #10 FandLcars, Jun 5, 2008
    Sorry Jay... I have a 348, and was thinking that's what you had. My shafts don't have a cover, and are just exposed as shown. I imagine that's original, but there's no parts breakdown for it, so who knows?
     
  11. UConn Husky

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    #11 UConn Husky, Jun 5, 2008
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    Great ideas Tim and Eric...both worked like a charm. Thanks!

    Now here's the real problem...I knew once I got this far I'd have a dilemma...it looks soo easy to get those suspension arms off now for powder coating. Hmmm...this project just may never end :D
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  12. tashier

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    #12 tashier, Feb 20, 2009
    Good info I will be using shortly.
     
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    #13 zero, Feb 20, 2009
    There is a step by step on the ferrari life dot com forum by the way as well.
     
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    #14 tashier, Feb 20, 2009
    link?
     
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    Links are not allowed on this forum to other ferrari sites. But just put in *********** dot com.
     
  16. bcwawright

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    #16 bcwawright, Feb 21, 2009
    Not that easy.....all of the a-arm bushings will have to be removed. If you remove them the next thing is you'll want new ones and Jay you don't even want to know what those things go for.
     

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