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1996 Cadillac Deville CV Joint

Tiny
RICKKY
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  • 1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
I am replacing a cv joint on this cadillac...it came out easy because it's in 2 pieces. My question is....when I get my new one, will I be able to maneuver it in to place with the spindle housing in place or will I have to break it free from the upper and lower A arms to install the new one? Thanks!!


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Sunday, April 5th, 2009 AT 9:34 AM

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Tiny
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You will need to break it loose from the sway bar link, lower ball joint, and possibly tie rod end.
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Sunday, April 5th, 2009 AT 11:54 AM
Tiny
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If I break the lower ball joint then I assume I'll have to capture the coil spring to hold the load on the strut?
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Sunday, April 5th, 2009 AT 12:25 PM
Tiny
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The spring is captured between the upper strut mount, and lower spring saddle that is part of the strut. Your fine disconnecting the lower ball joint as it sits now. You will need to use a pry bar to clear the ball joint stud from the knuckle. You are replaceing the entire axle shaft, correct? Is the inner portion still in the trans, or just not in the picture?
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Monday, April 6th, 2009 AT 11:10 PM

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