This looks like a hard job... having never done one the Haynes isnt very convincing... it refers to balls and needles (28 needles to be exact)? anyone got any better info or pictures on how and if i should undertake this?

Piece of piss Tim, take the driveshaft off and knock the 2cv joint off. Whip the outer boot off an then the inner boot-DO NOT dismantle the inner joint, they're shit!

I would recommend replacing the 2cv joint circlip before you refit it though as the joints *can* have a habit of popping back off otherwise!

Ok, i think I get you! With the outer (Ami shaft remember) 2cv it just comes off if I pull it/knock it? then change the other end without mucking about with the needles and balls?

The circlip is what broke mid way to Czech meeting... risked it about 2000miles after that before it got too dangerous and awkward to drive!

Any ideas where to get a snap-ring from?

I think I may still have some Tim, I'll have to check.

Did you receive the spindle I sent?

Thanks Jon!

Not got anything yet?

Haynes makes me laugh, it explains in great detail about splitting exactly 200g (7oz) of grease in half to lube interior drive housing and gaiter... but not about doing the actual work!

It's worth clarifying that this is an Ami Super shaft - Most Amis are the same as 2cv, but the Super's very different, basically a shorter GS shaft.

If the inner gaiter's fine, leave that WELL alone. It's a tripod joint, with big balls rotating on lots of little needles.
Like this...


Just unbolt the flange from the brake, and get the hub nut off. Then take the shaft to the bench, and knock the outer 2cv off the shaft. Don't even think of touching the inner gaiter & joint unless you really have to. It is _full_ of pingfuckits - nearly 100 of 'em per driveshaft.



Rob at Chevronics is the only man you need to know.

its the inner with the nic in it... bugger... might pack my spare shaft and glue this one. sure i glued Dollys about 3 yrs ago and has been fine ever since. i'll get some better pics for you to have a look over and help explain and make decission for me. lol

thanks for the pics

Tim

Ah, gotcha.

Well, you should be OK doing the inner just so long as you're very careful not to remove the balls from the flange - without the gaiter on, there's nothing holding the two halves together.

'course, if t'were me, I'd be starting to measure up for a set of flange adapters to allow you to use 2cv shafts... If only you knew somebody who worked somewhere they might be able to get 'em machined, eh, Timmy?

I'll have a set, too. Ta.

Some pictures before I (think) take it to bits and replace the gaiter...

The shaft In question




Inner joint



Outer joint



Split

i got all this fun to come with the super van. not looking forward to this part. or the exhust