removing CV shafts - Page 2 - The Ford Focus Forum

**ghostrider86** · 03-26-2009, 11:47 AM

Now that is some serious over engineering! LOL I like it!

**bluefociZX3** · 03-26-2009, 10:52 PM

it gets the job done very very easly lol just get it behind the cup thread it in and yank and boom its out lol

**dmarsh** · 10-22-2009, 02:37 PM

OK, I'm ready to re-install my halfshaft and the workshop manual says to install a new circlip on the Pside halfshaft.
Problem is, I can't find a source to sell it to me.
Local Ford dealer think they have the part and it cost $26.00, but it's special order.

WTF?

Can you re-use the old one?

**illinipo** · 10-22-2009, 02:45 PM

most people reuse it. But if you ask Terry Haines, he will tell you what a horrible idea this is and show you pictures of diffs that have been busted up by circlips that came loose or broke.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 10-22-2009, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmarsh

OK, I'm ready to re-install my halfshaft and the workshop manual says to install a new circlip on the Pside halfshaft.
Problem is, I can't find a source to sell it to me.
Local Ford dealer think they have the part and it cost $26.00, but it's special order.

WTF?

Can you re-use the old one?

What transmission?

**pzev04boy** · 10-22-2009, 03:44 PM

USE A Long 1/4 inch drive extension. Remove passenger side axle. Stick socket end of extension through differential. There is a cross pin that runs through the center so you go off to one side of the pin and angle the extension so that it is on the shaft of the drivers side axle. A couple light taps with a hammer and it will come free.

TORSEN Differentials do not have a cross pin in the way but instead have a hole right in the middle which lets this method still work.

**dmarsh** · 10-22-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordsvtparts

what transmission?

mtx75

03-26-2009, 11:47 AM	#26 (permalink)
ghostrider86 TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 741	Re: removing CV shafts Now that is some serious over engineering! LOL I like it! __________________ Jeff Racing for Jesus since 2003'! 03' ZX3 Beatbox -361k miles-(HStock funmachine) 03' ZTS Centennial Edition Kie Kie ~EAP's~(Pretty lil thing) 94' Maxima (for sale) 02' Aprila Mille (Sold)(Miss it already)

03-26-2009, 10:52 PM	#27 (permalink)
bluefociZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Watertown CT Posts: 1,849	Re: removing CV shafts it gets the job done very very easly lol just get it behind the cup thread it in and yank and boom its out lol __________________ 89 xr4ti fully built and boosted! Undergoing a engine rebuild sigh ;-( 1998 jeep cherokee I6 5spd!!!

10-22-2009, 02:37 PM	#28 (permalink)
dmarsh Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 3	Re: removing CV shafts OK, I'm ready to re-install my halfshaft and the workshop manual says to install a new circlip on the Pside halfshaft. Problem is, I can't find a source to sell it to me. Local Ford dealer think they have the part and it cost $26.00, but it's special order. WTF? Can you re-use the old one?

10-22-2009, 02:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
illinipo TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 961	Re: removing CV shafts most people reuse it. But if you ask Terry Haines, he will tell you what a horrible idea this is and show you pictures of diffs that have been busted up by circlips that came loose or broke.

10-22-2009, 03:44 PM	#31 (permalink)
pzev04boy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 3,191	Re: removing CV shafts USE A Long 1/4 inch drive extension. Remove passenger side axle. Stick socket end of extension through differential. There is a cross pin that runs through the center so you go off to one side of the pin and angle the extension so that it is on the shaft of the drivers side axle. A couple light taps with a hammer and it will come free. *TORSEN Differentials do not have a cross pin in the way but instead have a hole right in the middle which lets this method still work.* __________________ 03 Zetec ATX E&S TURBO SYSTEMS powered sedan 00 Mustang Gt - Built motor - Soon to be Single turbo 07 Ninja 500R Building 640cc race motor.

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