TECH: REPLACE CV JOINTS
Mini TECH
The essentials for keeping your Mini on the road.
BEFORE STARTING
The first rule of working on cars and using tools of any kind is don’t be stupid. Make sure personal protective gear – goggles, gloves, ear defenders, masks and a set of overalls - are hanging on a hook in your garage and use them wisely.
If you’re working with power tools, protective gear is essential. Never attempt to work under a car without supporting it securely using suitably strong axle stands. If you haven’t got a fire extinguisher, buy one and keep it near to hand. The bottom line? If you’re not completely confident of your own ability to complete any task safely, don’t even start it. Leave it to the experts.
COST £31.20 per side
TIME Allow 2 hours per side.
CONTACT Mini Spares 01707 607700 www.minispares.com
DIFFICULTY
Part of the Mini’s revolutionary design in 1959 was the use of the newfangled constant velocity (or CV) joint. This enabled the transmission of power through the front wheels while still being able to turn them, thanks to a combination of ball bearings in cages allowing enough movement in the joint. The
