Is The CV Axle C-Clip Really Necessary?
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Is The CV Axle C-Clip Really Necessary?
The C-Clip on the axle shaft, especially on the passenger side where it goes into the differential. Are these things really necessary? I just went through a bitch of a stuck axle on the passenger side, and its not the first time. It would be so great if I could just slide it out when I break an axle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Re: Is The CV Axle C-Clip Really Necessary?
Wow, almost 50 people have looked at this and no one has an opinion? I am very surprised.
I think it would be just fine without the C-Clips. There would never be enough room for it to fall out or anything, I don't think.
Anyway, I hope someone has some input. I googled it too and couldn't really find any info on it.
I think it would be just fine without the C-Clips. There would never be enough room for it to fall out or anything, I don't think.
Anyway, I hope someone has some input. I googled it too and couldn't really find any info on it.
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Re: Is The CV Axle C-Clip Really Necessary?
Thanks for the input. I realize this is sort of a stupid question, so here is some background on it. I had a Wavetrac LSD in the transmission and that’s what it was stuck in. I did some research and found out it was actually a manufacturers defect. On the first few runs of the B-Series Wavetrac differentials there was a defect that would not allow the C-Clip to come out. I actually damaged the differential removing the axle and the C-Clip broke in several places. Wavetrac has agreed to replace it for free since it was a manufacturer defect.
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Re: Is The CV Axle C-Clip Really Necessary?
Yeah there is suppose to be an angle cut on the splines where the c-clip expands. So when you try to pop the axle out it will compress the ring instead of jamming it.
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