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trying to get the cv shaft out of the car- help

636 views 4 replies 3 participants last post by  Maine 
#1 ·
got a '97 900s- I am pulling the engine out and the only hangup is the removal of the passanger side cv shaft/axle. There is a bearing carrier on the shaft to support its long length- do I need to remove the carrier to take out the shaft? What am I missing? I have done search and seen engine removal pics but no one mentions this "extra long" shaft.

Help! The engine is hanging waiting for me as I speak :)
 
#2 ·
Mine has a two piece drive shaft, on the right side..

Why not leave the inner section in place and yank out the outer section.
Am I right or wrong ??
I used to use a 5 foot long tire breaker bar to "pop" the inner joints...on the good old ones..
 
#4 ·
Maine said:
I was under the impression it was a one piece unit- if it does pop apart at the carrier bearing that would be great!
I've been trying to find some shots of my own [but damn my filing system!] I'm sure once the intermediate joint boot is removed the bearings just slide out [and sloppy grease drips everywhere] you leave the supported section attached to the block.
 
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