CV joint question

[safesaxbdd]

I had this happen this past summer; it was receently installed and completely separated itself from the trans. Car wouldn't move and I was on a freeway onramp! I got it replaced but still not cool. I hear anecdotally that using non-OEM CV joints can be problematic.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by safesaxbdd

I had this happen this past summer; it was receently installed and completely separated itself from the trans. Car wouldn't move and I was on a freeway onramp! I got it replaced but still not cool. I hear anecdotally that using non-OEM CV joints can be problematic.

The CV's are not the issue. The bolts torque values are not that high as the bolts are small (29 ft. lbs on the M8 bolts). If a thread locker is not used, they will come loose; it is as simple as that.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

The CV's are not the issue. The bolts torque values are not that high as the bolts are small (29 ft. lbs on the M8 bolts). If a thread locker is not used, they will come loose; it is as simple as that.

Also it would be a good idea to clean the treads on the hubs with brake cleaner prior of applying the Locktite
.