nospam wrote:
> I need to replace the right outer CV joint on my 89 Accord DX. I have a
> new part. The shop manual on the car states to not disassemble the
> outer CV joint from the driveshaft and does not offer any other
> details. I have replaced outer CV joints on other cars and they are
> usually held in with a cir-clip. The one for this car looks like it is
> just pressed in without a clip. Is there anything special that I have
> to do? It must come apart because you can buy replacement joints. Any
> help would be appreciated.

I've always found it far more efficient to just replace the whole shaft. Takes
about 10 minutes, start to finish, and if the outer joint is going, the inner
joint is probably ready to be replaced as well.