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Re: Lots of CV Joint Questions (archive)

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Posted by Brian Guy on August 19, 2001 at 08:32:23:

In Reply to: Re: Lots of CV Joint Questions posted by Peter S on August 19, 2001 at 01:21:37:

1: Antiseize or nothing.
2: don't know. Damn tight.
3: lots of paper towels, then carb cleaner and/or brake cleaner spray. DO NOT USE AIR!
4: Use latex or nitril gloves and simply fill with your fingers.
5: not aware of sealer used. Sure its not grease?
Peter S

I just got my CV jints off, after much sweat and pain. Now I need to reassemble them, and have several questions about putting them back together.

1)What should I coat the bolts with to avoid future stuck bolts? I was thinking anti-seize, or blue lock-tight?

2)What is the right torque for the bolts, and what is the tightening pattern?
3)How do I remove the old grease from the joint itself? I was thinking of blowing it out with compressed air?
4)Is there a trick to get the new grease into the joints?
5)The boot kit contains a little tube of sealant, is this for the back plate, the lip of the boot, or both.

Any and all responses appreciated.

Nathan John
72 CSi


One should always be careful torqueing bolts that have been coated with anti-seize it is very easy to over torque and break the fastener.
Factory torque specs assume dry threads.



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