CV joint damage

Pujazuba · #1 (**Post Link**) 22-05-11

I was changing wishbones and the shaft popped out of the outer CV joint. After not being able to get it back in right away I undid the boot and discovered a part had cracked off. So I removed the debris and tried to put it back together, but it seems impossible to get all the ball bearings back in!
I managed to get 4/6 balls back in and put it together. New joint is ordered and I wont drive till it arrives.
My question now is that is it OK to drive to the garage 1 minute away with the joint in it's current condition!

Thanks for any help.

xyy81t · #2 (**Post Link**) 22-05-11

Yeah, the worst that will happen is it breaks and you loose drive. just go easy no hard acceleration and avoid engine braking

Pujazuba · #3 (**Post Link**) 22-05-11

Thanks for the reply. Fingers crossed!

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