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Adi82
11-10-2006, 13:41
I think my drivers side inner cv joint needs replacing. Is this an easy job to do and what tools and parts would i need?

Would it be easier to replace the driveshaft as i was going to do both sides eventually anyway?

Adi
Chris H
11-10-2006, 13:56
whole shaft is cheaper than the inner joint
BristolSam16v
11-10-2006, 14:55
As above!
Adi82
11-10-2006, 14:56
ok so new driveshafts it is. Any ideas on a price?
jwarren2k2
11-10-2006, 21:08
my driver's side EDIT*driveshaft* was £75 + £31 surcharge from halfords on trade. probably be about £20 more at a guess?!
2 live
11-10-2006, 21:34
£35 from local motor factors...exchange


thats for valver.....£180+ vat for willy 1 from reno....last time i bought 1
Adi82
13-10-2006, 00:45
ok is it worth getting the proper renault driveshafts or is there very little difference?

Also anyone got a guide for fitting them?

thanks adi
pat_986
13-10-2006, 08:46
Hey Adi, I have just done them on My Valver.

Very easy to do, I think the drivers side is the shaft that requires the role pin....... Pop to Renault and ask for one, They are only about a quid, You should get one when you buy the shaft but for £1 its best to have another I think.

You need to find a suitable punch to get the old pin out, 5mm IIRC. Also a large socket to undo the hub nut 30mm (again IIRC)

All I did was remove my wheel centre cap, Loosen the large hub nut while car is still on the ground.

Jack car up, Remove wheel, Think I just undid the two hub to suspention strutt bolts, Knock out the roll-pin and refit.


The near-side is abit different as it has no roll pin, on this side it has a rubber gattor(sp) that is held to the GB housing with three 13mm?? bolts.
The NS also require the GB oil to be drained/refilled.
pat_986
13-10-2006, 09:00
Oh and BTW I know you are Oxford are, I (should) have the tools if you need a lend for a few days, Plus any help.
Adi82
13-10-2006, 12:11
Thanks pat,

Think i have the 30mm socket just may need the role pin. Will get down to renualt tomorrow and order the driveshafts. Are you going to be around a week tomorrow? as i'll attempt to fit them then.

Im just hoping its the cv joint and not something in the diff thats gone as thats not going to be as easy.

I want to fit a new subframe and anti role bar sometime as well, may order all the bits tomorrow depending on cost.

Thanks adi
pat_986
13-10-2006, 12:18
No probs mate, I always buy extra roll pins, good job as I managed to bend one last time :oops:

Yes mate, sure I will be around, Where are you in Oxford?? If you get everything you need and want help just drop me a PM
pat_986
13-10-2006, 12:19
Remember some GB oil if you are doing both shafts!