How long to change both cv's?

AlexD333 · 21-10-2014, 22:30

So I'm thinking about asking one of the techs at work if he would be kind enough to do a pair of cv's on mine on the weekend.

Only problem is we are open 8-12 and he will have other bits to do.

How long should it take someone who is mechanically skilled but has never stripped a terrano before? I'm not sure wether to ask or not

elty001 · 21-10-2014, 22:43

Ask him to teach you how to do it then you won't have to bother him again

AlexD333 · 21-10-2014, 22:46

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Originally Posted by elty001

Ask him to teach you how to do it then you won't have to bother him again

Yep, also something I want to be able to do, but again time is limited somewhat. Is it sensibly doable for a mechanic?

puddle hoppers inc. · 21-10-2014, 22:47

are you buying new cv's or the shafts with them already on? shafts with them on shouldnt take to long with ramps etc . later terrano have fixed hubs so none of that stripping down malarky to worry about. couple of hours per side

Madmark · 21-10-2014, 22:50

Big tip have a couple of upper ball joints to hand will make life a lot easier incase you snap the bolts which usually happens. Mine we're ok but big risk as didn't have new to hand

AlexD333 · 21-10-2014, 22:52

Ok now I'm confused

So there are different types? And additional bits needed?

Does anyone have a pic of the problem area?

Sweety · 21-10-2014, 22:52

Get another set of drive shafts to keep you mobile for now & in your spare time rebuild your old ones with stronger joints if you can get them & change them over in the spring when it warms up a bit then rebuild the ones you've taken off & keep them as spares or sell them on as recon units

AlexD333 · 21-10-2014, 22:55

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Originally Posted by Sweety

Get another set of drive shafts to keep you mobile for now & in your spare time rebuild your old ones with stronger joints if you can get them & change them over in the spring when it warms up a bit then rebuild the ones you've taken off & keep them as spares or sell them on as recon units

Dude... Really...

This is me were talking about

I struggle to change a headlight bulb let alone a drive shaft

EDIT - I think I just need to lubricate the whole area, and come Saturday it should all play ball.

rustic · 21-10-2014, 23:07

Which CVs are you changing, the outer ones I guess, or the inboard ones?
Why do you think they need changing?

On the earlier trucks, they rarely wear out as they don't rotate in 2 wheel drive. (auto hubs fitted). But the later ones run all the time...

I doubt mine have done more than 500 miles in nearly 20 years.

AlexD333 · 22-10-2014, 06:13

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Originally Posted by rustic

Which CVs are you changing, the outer ones I guess, or the inboard ones?
Why do you think they need changing?

On the earlier trucks, they rarely wear out as they don't rotate in 2 wheel drive. (auto hubs fitted). But the later ones run all the time...

I doubt mine have done more than 500 miles in nearly 20 years.

My outer boot came off a while back and you guys spotted grease in the picture, I tried to re grease and seal t up but no good, as soon as we went off-roading to psych n play and popped in 4wd the typical clonking was present

Worse when steering is turned (no not steering stops)

I've actually got two outer cvs already, "small arm with bearing at end"

AlexD333 · 22-10-2014, 06:15

Not from this company but this is the kit I have

Madmark · 22-10-2014, 07:34

eBay item number 261226857126 get theses too and job will be easy bud just in case

bry · 22-10-2014, 10:13

I replaced mine around two years ago,took me a couple of hours in the cold.(On the drive).
Easier if you have a helper.

AlexD333 · 22-10-2014, 12:20

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Originally Posted by Madmark

eBay item number 261226857126 get theses too and job will be easy bud just in case

Are these the bits you take off to remove the front shockies?

If so mine were removed a couple of months ago no issues.

Do you have to remove shocks?

Blocky10 · 22-10-2014, 20:23

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Are these the bits you take off to remove the front shockies?

If so mine were removed a couple of months ago no issues.

Do you have to remove shocks?

Nothing needs removing to take off the front shocks Alex. Not on my 04 3ltr anyway. Didn't even have to remove the wheels, just remove the bottom bolt and grind off the top nut. Although my truck is still completely standard.

21-10-2014, 22:30	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	How long to change both cv's? So I'm thinking about asking one of the techs at work if he would be kind enough to do a pair of cv's on mine on the weekend. Only problem is we are open 8-12 and he will have other bits to do. How long should it take someone who is mechanically skilled but has never stripped a terrano before? I'm not sure wether to ask or not

21-10-2014, 23:07	#9
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Which CVs are you changing, the outer ones I guess, or the inboard ones? Why do you think they need changing? On the earlier trucks, they rarely wear out as they don't rotate in 2 wheel drive. (auto hubs fitted). But the later ones run all the time... I doubt mine have done more than 500 miles in nearly 20 years. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

21-10-2014, 22:43	#2
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Ask him to teach you how to do it then you won't have to bother him again

21-10-2014, 22:47	#4
puddle hoppers inc. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west midlands Vehicle: terrano se 2.7 Posts: 1,041	are you buying new cv's or the shafts with them already on? shafts with them on shouldnt take to long with ramps etc . later terrano have fixed hubs so none of that stripping down malarky to worry about. couple of hours per side

21-10-2014, 22:50	#5
Madmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dorset Vehicle: highly modded Terrano 2 Posts: 1,088	Big tip have a couple of upper ball joints to hand will make life a lot easier incase you snap the bolts which usually happens. Mine we're ok but big risk as didn't have new to hand

21-10-2014, 22:52	#6
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Ok now I'm confused So there are different types? And additional bits needed? Does anyone have a pic of the problem area?

21-10-2014, 22:52	#7
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Get another set of drive shafts to keep you mobile for now & in your spare time rebuild your old ones with stronger joints if you can get them & change them over in the spring when it warms up a bit then rebuild the ones you've taken off & keep them as spares or sell them on as recon units

22-10-2014, 07:34	#12
Madmark Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Dorset Vehicle: highly modded Terrano 2 Posts: 1,088	eBay item number 261226857126 get theses too and job will be easy bud just in case

22-10-2014, 10:13	#13
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	I replaced mine around two years ago,took me a couple of hours in the cold.(On the drive). Easier if you have a helper.