help please have stripped the cv joint on my seirra halfshaft (bolt on type) to put a new boot on but when trying to put it back together cant seem to get the bearings in is there a knack to this or am i just being thick have been trying for ages

Yes there is a knack to doing them.

It's no big secret but they only go in a certain way...

I can't remember the method myself without having one in front of me, but it's something like:

Start with the cradle opening of the tri-hole matched NOT to the tri-groove, but to the tri-ridge.

I know none of that makes any sense but it might give you something to try when you are stood in front of them!

Also if you get stuck I've just sent you a U2U!

Steve

Funny how these things 'fall' apart but are a pig to put back together.... sorry this is no help I know......