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K. North

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:53 pm
Post subject: HELP NEEDED ASAP - CV Chaft Problem '03 Intrepid ES
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Guys,
I think I'm over my head. Our 2003 Dodge Intrepid ES had a bad inner CV
Boot on the passenger side. I purchased a new CV Shaft from O'Rielly Auto
parts.

I was told by one of the mechanics at my local Dodge dealer that this was a
pretty straight forward job. I know him personally and trust his judgment.
Too bad he's a few hours away this weekend at a wedding. Arg!

I disassembled the front wheel assembly. The old CV unit came out in pieces.
The housing for the three bearings(?) that is attached directly to the
transmission seems to have a Snap Ring or something holding it on. Upon
examining the new unit I can see a channel for something like a snap ring to
fit into. I just can't figure this one out.

HOW Do I get this off? Please tell me that I do not have to disassemble the
transaxle etc.

PLEASE HELP GUYS! I need this car back together and working for Monday
morning!

Thank You,
Karl N.

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:52 pm
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"K. North" wrote in message

> Guys,
> I think I'm over my head. Our 2003 Dodge Intrepid ES had a bad inner
CV
> Boot on the passenger side. I purchased a new CV Shaft from O'Rielly Auto
> parts.
>
> I was told by one of the mechanics at my local Dodge dealer that this was
a
> pretty straight forward job. I know him personally and trust his judgment.
> Too bad he's a few hours away this weekend at a wedding. Arg!


First of all it isnt to late to contact and stop this marriage if he is the
groom!!
>
> I disassembled the front wheel assembly. The old CV unit came out in
pieces.
> The housing for the three bearings(?) that is attached directly to the
> transmission seems to have a Snap Ring or something holding it on. Upon
> examining the new unit I can see a channel for something like a snap ring
to
> fit into. I just can't figure this one out.
>
> HOW Do I get this off? Please tell me that I do not have to disassemble
the
> transaxle etc.
>

You will need to take a large prybar type screw driver and pop it out. Some
of these can be very hard to get out especially with a high mileage vehicle.

Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech
> PLEASE HELP GUYS! I need this car back together and working for Monday
> morning!
>
> Thank You,
> Karl N.
>
>
>

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K. North

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:52 pm
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"maxpower" wrote in message

>
> "K. North" wrote in message
>
>> Guys,
>> I think I'm over my head. Our 2003 Dodge Intrepid ES had a bad inner
> CV
>> Boot on the passenger side. I purchased a new CV Shaft from O'Rielly Auto
>> parts.
>>
>> I was told by one of the mechanics at my local Dodge dealer that this was
> a
>> pretty straight forward job. I know him personally and trust his
>> judgment.
>> Too bad he's a few hours away this weekend at a wedding. Arg!
>
>
> First of all it isnt to late to contact and stop this marriage if he is
> the
> groom!!
>>
>> I disassembled the front wheel assembly. The old CV unit came out in
> pieces.
>> The housing for the three bearings(?) that is attached directly to the
>> transmission seems to have a Snap Ring or something holding it on. Upon
>> examining the new unit I can see a channel for something like a snap ring
> to
>> fit into. I just can't figure this one out.
>>
>> HOW Do I get this off? Please tell me that I do not have to disassemble
> the
>> transaxle etc.
>>
>
> You will need to take a large prybar type screw driver and pop it out.
> Some
> of these can be very hard to get out especially with a high mileage
> vehicle.
>
> Glenn Beasley
> Chrysler Tech
>> PLEASE HELP GUYS! I need this car back together and working for Monday
>> morning!
>>
>> Thank You,
>> Karl N.
>>
>>


Glenn,
I tried a try bar. No Love. I'm tempted to drill out the thin silver
metal end cap to see if there is a C Clip on the other side. I'm afraid of
getting metal shavings etc into the tranny fluid etc.

Please email me directly at NetAdmin AT Cox DOT n e t

THANK YOU!,
Karl N.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:52 pm
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<SNIP>
>> You will need to take a large prybar type screw driver and pop it out.
>> Some
>> of these can be very hard to get out especially with a high mileage
>> vehicle.
>>
>> Glenn Beasley
>> Chrysler Tech


Glenn,
The car only has 40k miles on it. I'm stumped.

-Karl
netadmin AT cox DOT net
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 5:01 pm
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Hi,
Thanks for all of the feedback via email guys! I got the CV Shaft changed
and back together. That was NOT a fun operation; however, the sense of
acheivement was great afterwards!

Happily,
Karl N.
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:24 am
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You asked for help and you got it and the shaft is out. why not post how
you got the shaft out?

Glenn
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:05 pm
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"damnnickname" wrote in message

> You asked for help and you got it and the shaft is out. why not post how
> you got the shaft out?
>
> Glenn


Glenn,
Sorry, for not responding sooner. I've been back under the car changing
struts, shocks, rotors (Went to drilled and slotted rotors), and pads.
I ended up putting a 3/4" bit in my Makita and drilled a very shallow
hole through the thin plate in the bottom of the aluminum housing for the
u-joint looking things. (Yes I know NOT the worlds best technical
description) I then managed to get the plate completely out and was able to
use a gear type puller to exert enough 'clean' pressure to pop the housing
off. A lot of people suggested just prying it off. I was worried about
damaging seals etc so I used this method and it worked well.

Again, thanks fro all the info!
-Karl N.
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