"K. North" <gun-guy@NOSPAM.cox.net> wrote in message
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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!


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.
>
>
>

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.

"maxpower" <damnnickname@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
> "K. North" <gun-guy@NOSPAM.cox.net> wrote in message
> news:DlWci.76658$3L1.29671@newsfe14.lga...
>> 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.

<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

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.

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

Glenn

"damnnickname" <damnnickname@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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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


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.