Needle Bearing

I found out the hard, frustrating way haha.

 

My 2020 doesn't have any vibes but I have an ECGS bushing on the way. Installing aftermarket UCA's in the next week or two and figure just get it done at the same time.

 

On a side note, has anyone tried removing the cv axle with a ratchet strap. Seen a few people on youtube wrap part of the strap around the back of the CV and keep tightening until it pops out. Think I am gonna give that a try and not remove the axle nut from the hub.

 

Every wrenching project always has a hiccup. When one goes smooth, I don't know what to do with myself.

If the strap slips, you're gonna be in it for a CV boot.

Seriously though, getting it out is way easier than in.

 

Yessir. If you're in there, it makes all kinds of sense.

 

I don't really know how the strap would slip off the backside of the axle, its a large piece of solid metal and you connect the hooks other parts of the frame/suspension.

 

I know right?! Most of the time half my toolbox is empty looking for that magic bullet that'll move the process along haha.

 

And, half the beer in the fridge. Magic bullets fo sho.

 

Note that part of the sealing flange is on the back side. You bend that and it will be more fun.

Whatever works for you though.

 

Homemade axle removal tool. Better than anything I can find out there.

 

How's it work? Leverage?

 

Slide the folk between the axle and the dif. Hammering the lower portion of the handle and the axle pop out with one or two hit.

 

Oh, like a wedge? It doesn't fuck the dust cap up?

 

There were some scratches on the dust cap other than that it fine.

 

Necessity is the Mother of Invention