cv joint alignment

[westtexasbaja]

When re-installing cv joints, do they need to rotate on the axle and line up with each other in particular way? Or just put them on?

Thanks,
G.

[Erik Irvine]

Just put them on

[westtexasbaja]

Also having trouble keeping the circlip on. I've heard about leaving these off? Bad idea?

If the circlip needs to be on, can the washer under the cv be left off to give the circlip more room?

Thanks again,
G.

[Erik Irvine]

Are these type 1 CV's or something else?

[westtexasbaja]

Type 2 and type 4.

[Erik Irvine]

I am not sure, maybe somebody with some more knowledge could chime in. I run type 2 CV's and don't run any washer. I just slap on the CV and the retaining clip.

[Ramsey_ElWardani]

No "washer" needed. Check for correct axle length at both extremes (when the axle is level and at full extension) you want free movement in the axle at both points.

[westtexasbaja]

Thank you both.

[5racer]

throw c-clip in trash and get spiral clips

[westtexasbaja]

Where do you get them? I saw mckenzies had them listed for the 930 & 934. Or can these be used with T4's?

[zjohnson]

Measure your shaft diameter and go to mcmaster carr (www.mcmaster.com).
They have the measurement diagram on the page . . . spiral retaining ring.

Zac