Ya, that sounds like the correct Diagnosis.
Specials tools needed, very long breaker bar to pop loose the crown nut on
the wheel end of the halfshaft, ball-joint seperator, and snap-ring plyers.
Are you wanting to replace just the CV joint, or the entire halfshaft? One
is easier, the other is cheaper. Also, you will need the Copper ring that
holds the half-shaft into the trans...
Good luck!
-Peter
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael R. Clements
To: Autocross
Sent: 9/25/01 7:35 AM
Subject: CV joints?
My old Honda Civic is making popping or cracking sounds when I give it
gas when the steering wheel is turned. I suspect this is the CV joints
starting to go bad.
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me whether this sounds like a
reasonable diagnosis, and if so, how hard it is to replace the CV
joints. Is it a few hours, a full day, or a weekend job? Does it require
special tools and dexterous hands that can fit into tiny spaces, or is
it pretty normal stuff?
Thanks,
Michael R. Clements
mrclem@telocity.com
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