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Smoothie · Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2004 7:53 am Post subject:

Thanks CMXXXI.
I looked up the stuff on PelicanParts.com and what I need is a "locating spring" 944.352.953.00 or 944.352.954.00 (can't tell which one) - they're both $9.20 and not included in the "brake small parts kit" 944.352.952.00 that they sell for $52. I know what you're talking about - the spring wire piece that slips into the end of both of the pad holding pins. They sell that seperately also as "locking spring" 928.352.937.00 at $1.46 each. Little hitch pins will be replacing those if the need ever arises.

The other ones you're referring to as "cross springs", aka "expanding spring" 928.352.935.00 they sell for $4.37 ea.
I just crawled under yesterday and did a quick temp fix with some all purpose green vinyl coated aluminum wire. The nasty clanging's gone, but I will order up the correct spring soonly.
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Rob O · Joined: 26 Nov 2002 Posts: 86 Location: Oak Ridge, NJ

Is there a secret to putting the locking ring back on the end of the axle? I recently removed my c.v.'s, cleaned and regreased and now I need to reassemble. I feel like I need a third hand to hold everything, spread the lock ring and slide it down over the end of the axle shaft. Suggestions appreciated.

Thanks,

Rob
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Slam · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:53 pm Post subject:

If you're gonna flip your axles, go side to side as well as backwards. So driver's side gets flipped round and goes on passenger's side backwards. The exhaust is like a big rotisserie for the CVs.

The C-clip should go with a pair of snap ring pliers and a but of judicious tapping with a small hammer on a big socket.

I did my CVs last summer 'cause one was clicking. Took them apart and saw what you're describing, Smoothie. I used a sharpie to mark each one so I could repack it and flip it - things got confusing with so many CVs floating around! What a messy job...
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Smoothie · Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 1:43 pm Post subject:

Here're my CV snap ring pliers -
KD Tools 2534 External Retaining Ring Pliers

I did my first ones without, so I know they aren't absolutely necessary, but they do make life easier. (Two flat screwdrivers can be used to pry up an end, then push it sideways, then work your way around.) The only other thing they get used for is stretching the ends of hoses on occasion.
I also use the hammered socket trick to get the snap ring fully seated.

Rob O · Joined: 26 Nov 2002 Posts: 86 Location: Oak Ridge, NJ

That's what I was looking for thanks. I will pick up a set of external snap ring pliers. I only have internal and they were not helping.

I understand re. the reverse wear and planned to swap sides when I put the axles back in the car.

Thanks again.

Rob
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