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Inner c.v pot joint.

Post by D.M.G.T »

Hi im wondering can anyone help me..after renewing the inner pot jiont ball joints and track rod ends..i took the mini out for a spin..when i got back i had noticed that the joint had sliped away from the gearbox but only so much...so i went at it again.took the mini for another spin..and the problem happened again..i am wondering can anyone help me.im posting a pic of the problem..

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Re: Inner c.v pot joint.

Post by woody »

There is a small wire clip that sits in the groove on the end of the diff output shaft, is this in place? If it is you may not be pushing the cv home all the way. Remove the top balljoint and push the hub inward, this will cause the driveshaft to push the cv in.
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Thanks woody il try that...let you know how i get on..
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