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Old 03-14-2011, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mfiver View Post
Ahhh..thanks. I didn't realize people were pulling the star out of the CV....
So then it's put on the new boot, put axle back thru the star, re-attach c-clip, and reassemble star into cv?
I reassembled the whole joint (i.e. all the balls, stars, and rings) and put that on the CV (look at my post with the pics -- one of the last pics, with the picture of the c-clip) with a hammer.. when the c clip clicks into place, you can sorta tell b/c you will be able to slide the CV joint assembly in and out like a milimeter (since the clip is narrower than the groove).

I don't think its possibel to reassemble star into cv like you describe since to do so, you need to insert star at like 180 degree (if this was possible it would be poor design as the joint can come apart after its mounted on the car!).

this will become more apparent as you do the job. i was wondering a lot of the same things you were, but when i got down to do it, it sort of cleared up.
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