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rdznova16v
29-08-07, 08:18 PM
just got my new drive shaft today fitted it but it keeps comming out when i turn. been told it needs a clip that goes on the spline of the inner cv to lock it in the box? is this true?? if not why is it doing it?
thanks .karl.

carls nova sri
29-08-07, 08:21 PM
yes there is a clip that holds it together

rdznova16v
29-08-07, 08:28 PM
yes there is a clip that holds it together
thanks well do you if i can get it from any car parts shop? like ajays or partco? or does it have to be from main dealer? karl

Riggy
29-08-07, 08:29 PM
or you havnt pushed it in hard enough , and its not locking up fully

rdznova16v
29-08-07, 08:32 PM
or you havnt pushed it in hard enough , and its not locking up fully

i made shaw it was pushed as far as it would go, but i do need that clip do i?
karl

carls nova sri
29-08-07, 08:34 PM
yes any motor factors will do them

rdznova16v
29-08-07, 08:55 PM
thanks mate will be there first thing,
its been off the road for a month cant wait to drive it again
:thumb: :thumb:

Welsh Dan
29-08-07, 10:23 PM
http://www.xen0phobiak.f2s.com/novaload/circlip.jpg

rdznova16v
30-08-07, 01:25 AM
thats the one thanks:thumb:
thought i would of got some with the new cv joint?
.karl.

Adam
30-08-07, 01:28 AM
There should have been...