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thom4782 · 11-03-2012, 01:14 PM

I've never done this so I'm not sure if this will help.

Porsche's 986 repair manual provides the following instructions:

Remove snap ring for CV joint with a suitable circlip pliers, e.g. circlip pliers VW 161

Press off CV joint using special tools plunger VW 408 A and thrust plate VW 401 A −A and B− .

Push dust bellows and bellows holder to the inner side of the drive shaft so that the CV joint can be pressed off.

Assuming one doesn't need the special tool plunger b/c tapping does the same thing, is it possible that the bellows is blocking the way?

11-03-2012, 01:14 PM	#2
thom4782 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Foster City CA Posts: 1,099	I've never done this so I'm not sure if this will help. Porsche's 986 repair manual provides the following instructions: Remove snap ring for CV joint with a suitable circlip pliers, e.g. circlip pliers VW 161 Press off CV joint using special tools plunger VW 408 A and thrust plate VW 401 A −A and B− . Push dust bellows and bellows holder to the inner side of the drive shaft so that the CV joint can be pressed off. Assuming one doesn't need the special tool plunger b/c tapping does the same thing, is it possible that the bellows is blocking the way?