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  1. Crapgame

    Trouble Re-Installing Front Right Half Shaft After CV Boot

    10 pumps on the floor jack increased the space between the portal hub and the brake rotor by about 3/4" 2cm 20mm. That created enough space for it to slip right in. Then I got 3 bolts started to square it up, fought getting the 2nd on each 3rd in, discovered the rotor moves independent...
  2. Crapgame

    Trouble Re-Installing Front Right Half Shaft After CV Boot

    Portal hub is hanging by the A Arms right now, as it was when I removed the halfshaft. I'll try raising it with floor jack tomorrow to see if it helps. I suppose the portal hubs move on an arc, pivoting on the A Arms, there would be a sweet spot that is maximum outward swing. Reminds me...
  3. Crapgame

    Trouble Re-Installing Front Right Half Shaft After CV Boot

    OK, went through the process to replace the portal hub side CV Boot on the right, front Halfshaft of 1994 M1097A1. I quadruple checked the components before stretching the boot over the cup and spindle ends, bearing cage taper side towards the hub. I crimped the CV Boot Bands, went to...
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