CV joint

Alright guys im turning to you for help. I have replaced cv axles and boots before but im trying to put a high angle boot onmy spare axle. My question is does anyone have a easy way to get the snap ring off thats right under the inner joint? Ive done it before with screw driver, happer, and being careful but it took forever and was a pain. So do you guys know of a tool for it or tricks?

Thanks

Tim

 

Every time I go to remove the boot clamps I just use a pair of dikes to cut it since you are replacing the clamp anyway. Just my thoughts.

 

I think he wants to know how to get the joint off the axle shaft.

I've never done a Tacoma, The whole assembly is cheap, but lots of VW's. I don't know if they are the same style of snap ring. I had a wide blade screw driver that I could spread the ring then tap the joint off the shaft. I made sure the entire assemble was in a vice to make this much easier.

I've been looking for a diagram, but no luck so far.

 

Ahhh. Got ya. I've always just used snap-ring pliers, or popped the joint off with a few taps from a hard plastic hammer.

 

This & you can push the tripod/tulip joint back just enough to get a blade under it if no snap ring pliers but yeah they can be a pain...

 

C-clip pliers, squeeze handles, jaws spread. This fellow has been ground down over the years to fit in some tight spots. Comes in handy for the install as well as on parts that will not tolerate scratches.

 

Thanks everyone for the help! Im gonna look into those C-clip pliers and give that a try just because i feel ill need to do this again. And if i cant find any ill give the hammer a try. Ill let you guys know how it goes!

Tim