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08-17-2006, 08:12 AM

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Michael Pardee

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Re: 1989 Accord Outer CV Joint

"Burt" <burtsquareman@none.com> wrote in message
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> "Eric" <say.no@spam.now> wrote
>
> <snip>
>> The second technique involves judicious use of an oxy-acetylene cutting
>> torch. The outer race is fairly straight forward to cut off although it
>> is
>> a bit messy as the grease will catch on fire as it's dripping out of the
>> joint. The inner race is more difficult since it's right next to the
>> splined shaft. If the person wielding the cutting torch is highly
>> skilled,
>> then they can usually cut off the inner race without causing appreciable
>> damage to the splines of the shaft directly underneath inner race.
>> Sometimes, even with the greatest of care, it's still necessary to smooth
>> out the splines with a flat file.
> <snip>
>
> Personally, I would go for the Abrasive Cut-Off Saw. This gives better
> control and minimize overheating, not to mention cost and safety.
>
>
Perhaps a cut-off saw with the application of a cold chisel when the cut
gets near the axle?

Mike

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