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Inner c.v pot joint.

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 1:50 pm
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..

Thanks in advance..d.http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss34 ... 109364.jpg.

Re: Inner c.v pot joint.

Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:56 pm
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.

Re: Inner c.v pot joint.

Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:04 am
by D.M.G.T
Thanks woody il try that...let you know how i get on..