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We raised the front using our A Frame
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Using air tools by Power Tank we removed the tires after they were
supported on jack stands
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To remove the front CV is simple.
Remove the brake caliper with a 13mm 12 point wrench. the brake line
does not have to be removed, just use a piece of wire to hold back the caliper
and avoid to crimp the steel brake line
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Use a 2-1/16 spindle nut wrench socket to remove the lock nut and
pre-load nut.
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Pull slightly on the rotor and the cone part of the bearing will
fall right out.
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Clean the spindle and then remove the spindle flange
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A light tap wit a rubber mallet will
pop off the spindle. The gasket may be spared.
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Prepare to have a mess when removing
the CV since all the swivel grease will ooze out. It is good to have a
oil pan to catch the excess.
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This is probably the most messy part.
Get several rags to clean all the grease out.
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This is so messy that even your friends only watch and not ask to
help.
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We cleaned all the parts real good with our Parts Washer
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A 5 gallon bucket of varsol and a brush would work fine if no Parts
Washer is available.
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I clean all the bearings and spindle nuts and then wire tie with a colored
wire tie. This way I know which side the bearings go and orientation.
Putting a same color wire tie on the caliper stud for reference helps
too.
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When I removed the drive shaft one nut had to be cut off with a cut
off wheel.
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After hitting several time with a rubber mallet and a large sledge
wit a brass punch the 3rd member finally broke loose.
It is a good practice to leave one nut on top so it don't fall out unexpectedly.
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This is defiantly a 2 person job to
remove the 3rd member.
Thanks to Doug and a floor jack it went smooth.
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Cleaned LR original
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