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Originally Posted by marinabrian
I pack the circlip groove with grease to allow the circlip to be perfectly centralised Pete, the shaft is then entered into the gearbox carefully to prevent damage to the oil seal lip (which I usually smear a little red rubber grease on) then once resistance is felt when the shaft is almost home, I give the inner CV joint a sharp tap with a soft faced mallet and it will slide into place.
It will not be possible to slide the inner CV joint out once the circlip is engaged 
Brian  |
Thanks Brian
Is it best to fit new circlips ? (I don't think the wad bothered with such finer details)
Cheers
Pete