CV Boot (Inner) Replacement advice

[MidWalesVRS]

Hi there guys.

 

Car has been sat over Winter over at my mothers.. Been abusing a little Corsa

 

Anyway, noticed the subframe was a bit greasy and upon further inspection notice that the Inner CV Joints are both knackered.

 

Cant find much on the forums in the way of guides/tips for the inner CV Joint.

 

I presume from a few videos I have watched that it is easier to remove the Driveshaft as opposed to replacing in situ?  So loosen centre spindle/nut, ball joint out, rotate wheel to one side, slide out outer CV/shaft - lost when it comes to the inner! 

 

Any input is appreciated!

 

I think its just 6 M14 Spline bolts that keep it in place?

 

 

Edited 21 March, 2017 by MidWalesVRS

[Breezy_Pete]

6 M10 spline bolts I believe, 2nd item 13 here.  

[MidWalesVRS]

Are they reuseable and is there a torque value? Cant seem to find one. 

 

With it being a later model, it'll be fitted eith the 36mm 12 point hub nut I presume? Which will need to be replaced? Is TPS best place to search?

[Breezy_Pete]

(Official/erWin) Instructions for the drive flange - CV bolts: 

replace after each removal

 initially tighten to 10 Nm,

subsequently tighten

crosswise to final torque:

M10 screw:

50 Nm + 45°

M8 screw:

20 Nm + 180°

 

You're right about the hub nut, also a replace item.  6Q0407396B, I believe.

I imagine lots of folk re-use the driveshaft bolts, cos the cost mounts up if you need a dozen of them (e.g. for a gearbox removal/clutch change).

 

 

 

 

Edited 23 March, 2017 by Wino

[MidWalesVRS]

Top man Wino.

 

Seen a few conflicting theads with regard to the hub nut.. upon removal should the driveshaft come out freely.. seen threads talking about copper hammer taps and removal tool.

 

Cheers

[Breezy_Pete]

The first time removal is attempted since factory build will be hard, as I understand it, because they are bonded in with something Loctite-ish. If it's been out before it'll be easy.

[MidWalesVRS]

Lovely jubbly! Off to TPS i go.