Help!

i am in the process of trying to change the CV boot on my car and I cannot remove the driveshaft on the drivers side.

I have got the hub nut off and that end is fine (So I guess I could change it on the car) but I was hoping to be able to remove the whole driveshaft (I have already drained the gearbox oil in preparation).

Is there something I am missing? I have done a search and cannot find anything. Would it be the Speedo sensor preventing it coming out? Welly's guide does not mention any furthernuts and bolts to undo, it just goes from the stage I am at now, to the whole drive shaft off.

Any quick advice would be appreciated greatly. Thanks

Matt

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'00 Astor Grey GTi-6
Team: 'EVO Triangle'
This is a quantum car. I don't know where I am, but I'm going really fast.
PS3 ID: Skaankypuppy
Normally play GT6

I hadn't, but I have had to give up this evening due to light. I am having some other issues getting the clips back on the CV boot and also getting the CV joint back on the spline over the metal ring.

Hopefully will be able to complete the job tomorrow.

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'00 Astor Grey GTi-6
Team: 'EVO Triangle'
This is a quantum car. I don't know where I am, but I'm going really fast.
PS3 ID: Skaankypuppy
Normally play GT6

Split how? You've got me worried now!

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'00 Astor Grey GTi-6
Team: 'EVO Triangle'
This is a quantum car. I don't know where I am, but I'm going really fast.
PS3 ID: Skaankypuppy
Normally play GT6

i had a right ballache tryna take mine out, so just replaced one half, will do the whole lot once i change the bottom mount,

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Black Ph1 XSi-6
161.8BHP (Getting Better!!!!)

dont forget a tub of at least 2 litres to catch the gear oil

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need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com

Bring on the Trumpets.

And 2 litres to replace it! Hopefully when I finish work tomorrow I will be able to get it all back together.

I will try a tie wrap over the ring to help get the CV joint back on.

Hopefully as well I will be able to remove the driveshaft without issues, which bit should I hit and how hard to get it to come out. I need to pick up some gearbox seals when I am out tomorrow.

Is there a standard way of removing the driveshaft or do I just need to whack the middle part where it meets the intermediate bearing (I think - the bit I mean it the one the other side of the two pins). Shall I pull the driveshaft from the gearbox side as well?

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'00 Astor Grey GTi-6
Team: 'EVO Triangle'
This is a quantum car. I don't know where I am, but I'm going really fast.
PS3 ID: Skaankypuppy
Normally play GT6

Oh great!

Ah well, I must give it a go.

How about these clips on the CV boot, any nuggets of wisdom on how to get them back on? I have got a tool fram Halfords, but not being Geoff capes I can't pull it tight enough to get the bloody clip to go over. I have tried using another, longer, grip tool to squeeze it but it didn't happen. I may be able to fabricate some handle extensions for the hose pipe tool. I tried using a jubilee clip around the handles and wound it in that way, but the clip broke a little before getting to the point where it went over the lip to clip in. I thought I was almost there until then as well!

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'00 Astor Grey GTi-6
Team: 'EVO Triangle'
This is a quantum car. I don't know where I am, but I'm going really fast.
PS3 ID: Skaankypuppy
Normally play GT6

I must ge tthe driveshaft off the car then. That would be my favoured method, just not on the car.

Fingers crossed I can remove the driveshaft tomorrow.

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'00 Astor Grey GTi-6
Team: 'EVO Triangle'
This is a quantum car. I don't know where I am, but I'm going really fast.
PS3 ID: Skaankypuppy
Normally play GT6

I am still having a complete nightmare getting this driveshaft out. I could really do with getting it out as well, as the leak I have had from the gearbox is coming from the drivers side where the driveshaft goes in. I have a new seal, I just can't get the bloody thing to even budge.

I have loosened the pinch bolts and turned them so they are not fouling the exit for the driveshaft, but it will not budge.

I think I will be running out of light again this evening, but am at a loss as to how I am going to get this thing to move, even if I get the time. It is really bugging the crap into me now.

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'00 Astor Grey GTi-6
Team: 'EVO Triangle'
This is a quantum car. I don't know where I am, but I'm going really fast.
PS3 ID: Skaankypuppy
Normally play GT6

I hadn't and that is very helpful. I will keep trying to whack the intermediate bearing side and try and smack it out. I have added some WD40 to try and aid the movement. From the looks of the guide I just need to keep smacking it until it eventually comes out. I just need to find something decent to smack it with. Looks like I will be getting another loft to work tomorrow and another early finish to sort it out. Looking at the picture of the driveshaft seal, mine is a full 5mm away from the speedo housing, so that would be the reason mine is leaking oil!

I will stick with it, even if I have to get a lift in for the rest of the week. The only thing is the car is on axle stands outside the house in the road. The less time I can have it there the better, but it is a quiet cul de sac, so the only real traffic is people who live here.

I have my axle stands on the bulkhead, do you think I should move them to the jacking points? I also have the trolly jack at the jack point, just in case, I would have thought moving them to the jack points would give a little more overall support.

What I may do is refit the balljoint tonight and move the car away from the end of my drive, as the bin men are coming round tomorrow and I don't want them knocking it off.

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'00 Astor Grey GTi-6
Team: 'EVO Triangle'
This is a quantum car. I don't know where I am, but I'm going really fast.
PS3 ID: Skaankypuppy
Normally play GT6

Clean the gearbox?! WTF?!

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Nothing to see here

well done mate

Ok here are some low quality iPhone pictures!

Clip - it does not seem to want to clip down any more. Notice the broken hose plyers in the background - They will be going back to Halfords tomorrow!


Another view


Another


The current state of play with the driveshaft! Just need to get this stage done and then it is ready to go back on the car. Grrrrrrr


I take it I could pick up another from Pug or somewhere tomorrow?? Any recommendations?

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'00 Astor Grey GTi-6
Team: 'EVO Triangle'
This is a quantum car. I don't know where I am, but I'm going really fast.
PS3 ID: Skaankypuppy
Normally play GT6