What would we do without Google and Youtube

ITSv40 · Oct 20th, 2018, 20:27

One of the CV boots on the V40 has a tiny split, so I'm in the process of replacing the full set. They are originals so if one has gone the others will too.

Set too last night to remove the drivers side driveshaft and from start to finish, the shaft was out on the garage floor within 30 mins. This is just too easy me thinks as invariably there will be some b*stard nut that will not undo or similar.

Anyway started to strip the shaft and renew the boots this afternoon. The outer one was a doddle and soon done. Cut the boot off the inner one and while wiping up the grease the cage fell out and six balls have come out their sockets. Not to worry, soon have those popped back in. Cleaned everything up and re-assembled the joint - stuck solid, Hmn, not enough oil, dismantle, lube and refit, still solid. Fiddled about for two hours and no progress.

Came in and had my evening meal and thought - only one thing to do - Google and YouTube. Google brought me to this very forum and similar issue with a S60 driveshaft and two Youtube links - in Russian, but that did not matter as I could see where I was going wrong. Back out in the garage and in two minutes flat all assembled and swivelling as it should.

Apparently it is a common mistake to make and one that baffles folks, but soon sorted with the help of Google, this fantastic forum and YouTube.

Oct 20th, 2018, 20:27	#1
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:22 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	What would we do without Google and Youtube One of the CV boots on the V40 has a tiny split, so I'm in the process of replacing the full set. They are originals so if one has gone the others will too. Set too last night to remove the drivers side driveshaft and from start to finish, the shaft was out on the garage floor within 30 mins. This is just too easy me thinks as invariably there will be some b*stard nut that will not undo or similar. Anyway started to strip the shaft and renew the boots this afternoon. The outer one was a doddle and soon done. Cut the boot off the inner one and while wiping up the grease the cage fell out and six balls have come out their sockets. Not to worry, soon have those popped back in. Cleaned everything up and re-assembled the joint - stuck solid, Hmn, not enough oil, dismantle, lube and refit, still solid. Fiddled about for two hours and no progress. Came in and had my evening meal and thought - only one thing to do - Google and YouTube. Google brought me to this very forum and similar issue with a S60 driveshaft and two Youtube links - in Russian, but that did not matter as I could see where I was going wrong. Back out in the garage and in two minutes flat all assembled and swivelling as it should. Apparently it is a common mistake to make and one that baffles folks, but soon sorted with the help of Google, this fantastic forum and YouTube. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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