| Re: Northstar Timing Chain Re-Install & Head Gasket Re-install Feedback........ [QUOTE
The main problem was the passenger side CV joint popped out of place from the weight of the strut hanging.. Had to take the rubber boot off to push it back in, only to discover that one of the bearings is slightly damaged or dented due to the fact I was trying to push the CV joint back in. The large bearing would not allow the small inner bearings to spin around. While I was fixing the bearing, one of the little needle bearings popped out and I could not find it..... Also could not get the metal clamp that goes on the outside of the rubber boot, back on as I don’t have the special tool to re-install it. Guess I need to buy that as well. Hope Napa has one.. Any additional info would be great...
Thank you!!
Clint[/quote]
I had the same problem...passenger side liked to pop out. I couldn't get a metal clamp tight enough to stay on so I bought a couple medium sized screw hose clamps and put them together, then cranked it down...it's been a few months and it's still in place |