Listees,

Using the suggested Haynes method, as "tuned" by Listee suggestions, I
removed the CV joint with about five "moderate" taps of a rounded-tip drift
in the "dimple" of the shaft.  The shaft "plopped" into the box of rags, as
suggested. The splines are in prefect condition.

The CV joint was replaced, previously, a part of a remanufactured half
shaft, and it gives indications of a less-than-perfect rebuild. Hence, I've
ordered joint kits from a list vendor, and, if anyone is interested, I'll
report on the installation.

Tom Hanlon
Palm Springs, CA
84 Wesfalia

"Thomas D. Hanlon" wrote:

> Listees,
>
> In the process of replacing a torn CV joint boot, I have removed the
> half shaft from the rear suspension.  I am ready to remove the joint
> from the shaft.
>
> Bentley advises using VW tool (VW 408a on VW 402) to press the shaft
> from the CV joint, page 42.8, figure 5.
>
> Russek, page 112, advises, " Now place the shaft under a press and press
> it through the joint. "
>
> Haynes (page 8.3) advises "Supporting the joint across vice jaws and
> with the drive shaft hanging down, using a large drift, drive the shaft
> downwards and out of the the joint."
>
> Can anyone comment on the Haynes technique?  I am without access to a
> press, and the task of separating the CV joint from the shaft using a
> drift seems formidable.
>
> Tom Hanlon
> Palms Springs, CA
> 84 Westfalia