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 Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
#1022980
03/16/11 07:54 PM
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I am replacing the passenger side CV half shaft on my 89 Mitsubishi Montero. Everything was going great until I attempted to install the snap ring on the shaft. I had my son pulling the CV boot side while I tried all sorts of methods to get the snap ring into the groove. I know it is very close but I can't get the last one or two millimeters.
I have read that on other manufactures there is a threaded shaft that a bolt can be used as a press but the Montero shaft is solid.
I am out of ideas. I was hoping others have figured this out.
Thanks,
Darrell
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 Re: Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
[Re: Darrell]
#1022981
03/16/11 08:03 PM
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I am replacing the passenger side CV half shaft on my 89 Mitsubishi Montero. Everything was going great until I attempted to install the snap ring on the shaft. I had my son pulling the CV boot side while I tried all sorts of methods to get the snap ring into the groove. I know it is very close but I can't get the last one or two millimeters.
Darrell, Do you mean the outer snap ring at the hub and that it's not sticking out far enough that you can get the snap ring on? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> If so, then somethings not right. The end of the axle shaft should stick out far enough that shims may even be required because of how far out it will stick out past the hub surface. HTH. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
[Re: off-roader]
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03/16/11 08:11 PM
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Do you mean the outer snap ring at the hub and that it's not sticking out far enough that you can get the snap ring on? That is correct Off Roader. Any suggestions to what might be my problem? The only part of the job that I was not able to do by the book was pre-loading the wheel bearings with a spanowrench. I did not have one but I did get it as tight as I could and then backed off so and left it at the specifications. I can't figure where there could be a problem. Not that I doubt you at all cause I am really good at coming up with creative problems! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by Darrell; 03/16/11 08:12 PM.
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Re: Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
[Re: Darrell]
#1022983
03/16/11 08:22 PM
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You have to grab the CV and pull the shaft out towards the hub. Make sure this is what your son is doing. Not sure how big he is. Perhaps it will require an adult's muscle to put it out enough? It will slide out slightly and you should be able to install those snap rings. They're a Pain in the <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> to do but they work well enough. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
[Re: off-roader]
#1022984
03/16/11 08:50 PM
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Ok well that is pretty much what we've been doing. Thanks for the input. It is nice to know. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
[Re: Darrell]
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03/16/11 09:10 PM
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This happened to me last year. Turned out I had slightly dented the flange on the back side of the hub, and as a result, the hub would not mate flatly to the CV joint. I had to take loose the upper ball joint again to get it apart enough to bend the metal back to the correct shape. After that, I had enough play in the shaft to get the rings on.
Even a child should have enough muscle to pull outward on the shaft to make the snap rings/spacers fit, as long as everything is put together correctly.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
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03/16/11 10:27 PM
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Thanks John.
My flange is fine. I am wondering if my problem is in the automatic hub. I was not able to figure out how to dissemble the darn thing. So I cleaned it best I could with a combination of degreasers, rinsed it with oil and then re-greased like a wheel bearing. I am wondering if it has to much grease in and it won't compress enough. Is there a way to disassemble the auto hub?
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Re: Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
[Re: Darrell]
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03/17/11 02:39 AM
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DOwnload the factory shop manual in .pdf format (requires adobe reader to open) from mitsubishilinks.com (did I get that right?). There's a complete procedure, in the front axle section, I think. You should use only light oil on the autohubs. Heavy grease is too thick. Doesn't take much oil, either.
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
[Re: fasteddy]
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03/17/11 04:23 AM
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DOwnload the factory shop manual in .pdf format (requires adobe reader to open) from mitsubishilinks.com (did I get that right?). There's a complete procedure, in the front axle section, I think. You should use only light oil on the autohubs. Heavy grease is too thick. Doesn't take much oil, either. Wow thanks that is a gold mine! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Can't get snap ring on cv half shaft
[Re: fasteddy]
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03/17/11 05:28 AM
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DOwnload the factory shop manual in .pdf format (requires adobe reader to open) from mitsubishilinks.com (did I get that right?). There's a complete procedure, in the front axle section, I think. You should use only light oil on the autohubs. Heavy grease is too thick. Doesn't take much oil, either. There is NO FREAKING way I can take the auto hub apart. It says to use grease. It takes special tools and the expanded view looks like something off the space shuttle! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />
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