Any one here swaped there cv axles before?

Fo by Fo · 06-25-2006, 09:33 AM

Hey guys, I could really use your help. I'm replacing the cv axles on my 91 4runner 4x4. I put the new one in and slid it through the spindle but its just barely not sticking through far enough for the c clip to snap on around the notch in the axle. When I was first pulling out the cv axle I didn't notice the c clip untill I saw it lying on the ground so maybe it was in there loose before. But I could really use someones help cause I've been stuck here by one stupid little clip since last night

and I have to get my truck on the road for work tommarow morning.
Thanks alot

PS If I just left the clip on the axle and didnt snap it in, would I risk breaking something or loosing control of my vehicle?

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mastacox · 06-25-2006, 10:42 AM

Have you compared it against you old one to see if it the right CV? Some times if you buy it from some place like Checker or Autozone they will accidentally give you one that doesn't quite work...

Make sure the gasket on the inner part of the knuckle is going around the CV rather than getting squished in front of it. Also, look to see before you put the CV in to make sure there's nothing in the way.

jrdefran · 11-01-2006, 08:17 PM

I just put new cv in my 86' 22r pickup last week - there is a screw hole in the end of each axel.. if you have bolt that fits .. put it in and ude that to pull the axel far enough though so you can get the clip in place

Robinhood150 · 11-02-2006, 08:33 AM

I'd hope that after 5 months, fo by fo would have fixed his problem already.

norcalsvx · 11-02-2006, 09:34 AM

^^ lol

06-25-2006, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
mastacox Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,650	Have you compared it against you old one to see if it the right CV? Some times if you buy it from some place like Checker or Autozone they will accidentally give you one that doesn't quite work... Make sure the gasket on the inner part of the knuckle is going around the CV rather than getting squished in front of it. Also, look to see before you put the CV in to make sure there's nothing in the way. __________________ Brian 1998 4Runner SR5

11-01-2006, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
jrdefran Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 18	I just put new cv in my 86' 22r pickup last week - there is a screw hole in the end of each axel.. if you have bolt that fits .. put it in and ude that to pull the axel far enough though so you can get the clip in place __________________ 86' 22r pickup 32X11.5 procomps 3" body lift weber card

11-02-2006, 08:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	I'd hope that after 5 months, fo by fo would have fixed his problem already. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

11-02-2006, 09:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,132	^^ lol __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

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