Front drive shaft CV

[Strikeking]

Hi All. New to the forum and Jeeps as well. First order of business to do ischange this torn boot on the front drive shaft. In post number #19 in the how to he asks about applying sealant to the boot side of the CV But no one ever answered. I am also wondering about this. My kit came with 2 precut gasket that were stuck together. They were both in the cap side not the boot side. Just wondering, do I seperate and use one on each side. Or double up the 2 and use on the transfer case side and then use sealant on the boot side?? What did everyone else do? I was thinking of using 1 gasket on each side as well as a small bead of ultra black. Thoughts. And is the torque on those bolts 20 ft/lbs ??Thanks very much.

 

[1BADKJ]

Gasket only goes on one side. I put black RTV on other side. Then I take the bolts that come with it and bolt both sides together. Then I take a hammer and roll the ends over for a nice tight perfect fit just like OE. Take the bolts out and install drive shaft.

 

[tommudd]

never used any type of sealer on any of the ones I did see no use to if installed the right way

 

[Porkchop]

Ditto for me.to Tom

 

[Strikeking]

So just the 2 gaskets then?

 

[1BADKJ]

I did mine like OE. It never had a gasket on the other side. And I did two in one nite and neither of them had gaskets on both sides. Thought it was weird when I saw that.

 

[Strikeking]

Ya I think you do it the right way 1badkj. I notice the boot side mating surface is flush on the cv. Where as the other end has a small recess and needs those two gaskets to fill that space. I dunno. I will try that way I think. Also do you pack the Greese into both sides of the joint? And are there any tricks to acually remove the driveshaft? What is the torque on the bolts? 20 ft/lbs?? Thank muchly.

 

[dude1116]

Ya I think you do it the right way 1badkj. I notice the boot side mating surface is flush on the cv. Where as the other end has a small recess and needs those two gaskets to fill that space. I dunno. I will try that way I think. Also do you pack the Greese into both sides of the joint? And are there any tricks to acually remove the driveshaft? Thank muchly.

He did mine. It's actually worked out great! I don't think you can go wrong in either case, but better safe than sorry. The silicone won't hurt a thing.

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Ya I think you do it the right way 1badkj. I notice the boot side mating surface is flush on the cv. Where as the other end has a small recess and needs those two gaskets to fill that space. I dunno. I will try that way I think. Also do you pack the Greese into both sides of the joint? And are there any tricks to acually remove the driveshaft? What is the torque on the bolts? 20 ft/lbs?? Thank muchly.

Pack the grease all around the joint - use the entire tube/pack. I always use a 1/4" drive to tighten the bolts so I get them nice and snug with that ratchet and socket. Probably works out to around 20 ft/lbs but I've never put my torque wrench on it :emotions34:

You're welcome muchly :drink_nl:

Bob

 

[1BADKJ]

Pack the grease all around the joint - use the entire tube/pack. I always use a 1/4" drive to tighten the bolts so I get them nice and snug with that ratchet and socket. Probably works out to around 20 ft/lbs but I've never put my torque wrench on it :emotions34:

You're welcome muchly :drink_nl:

Bob

Yes. What he said. Pull all bolts out. Remove CV from t-case first. Push up toward the t-case to give you more room then remove CV from front diff and pull out. Do just the opposite to put it back in. Good luck.

 

[Strikeking]

When removing the transfer case end I know u say to push up, but will I also have to pull towards the front of the jeep to compress it and get it out of that yolk? Or will it just push up?

 

[1BADKJ]

Sorry. Push it forward toward the front of truck first.

 

[Strikeking]

Ok thanks. So I guess there is a little bit of give in the joint to allow for this compression to take place?

 

[1BADKJ]

Ok thanks. So I guess there is a little bit of give in the joint to allow for this compression to take place?

Yes. Just enough...

 

[Strikeking]

One more question. What is this yellow stripe painted on the CV's. at both ends. And since I will be replacing the cv at the transfer case will I have to alline these marks or get the drive shaft balanced. ??

 

[tommudd]

Won't have to get it balanced or anything
yellow stripes are for use when they build it

 

[Strikeking]

Ok thanks. And should I use thread locker on the bolts when I reinstall?

 

[Strikeking]

Grrrr. Can't get it loose from the front yolk. Tips?

 

[tommudd]

Ok thanks. And should I use thread locker on the bolts when I reinstall?

No

 

[tommudd]

Grrrr. Can't get it loose from the front yolk. Tips?

Tap lightly with a hammer and pry "lightly " with a pry bar
they fit sort of tight but will pop out