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Old 07-14-2018, 06:24 AM
Jim Vander Wal Jim Vander Wal is offline
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Pull the upper bolt on the spindle so that it will tilt out.
You'll need to pry/force the inner CV out of the center section. A pry bar usually does the trick.
Sorry, don't remember how the outer CV shaft is removed but I think it's similar to the inner.
Get an axle assembly from NAPA or outer supplier for a T-Bird Super Coupe. Disassemble the boots and axles from the CV buckets.
Press the CV tripods w/ rollers off the axle shafts. This will take a serious press, hydraulic or otherwise.
Put the CV boots on the original axles shafts.
Press the tripods on the original axle shafts.
Reinstall the CV / axles and bolt all together.
I watched my mechanic do the axle work & CV tripod work. I did the balance or the reassembly on jack stands.

I tore up a bunch of boots, way more than CV problems. SPO 1855.
This was probably due to too much grease which then distorts the boot hitting suspension components and tearing the boot.

Well, at least this is how I remember doing it. It's more of a PITA than difficult.

Jim
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