This is something I haven't found in the archives: When I replaced my CV joints a couple of months ago, I saw a narrow groove on the outside of the outer ring, about 1/4" from the edge (the replacements, LoBro make, had them too). I wasn't sure whether the groove is to face the flange on the tranny/spindle or the boots, since the LoBro package and Bentley didn't say and the old ones were on both ways. Since they looked much the same either way, I chose to do them opposite of my failed joint and like the one that wasn't acting up (groove facing boot). It's worked fine. But then in a FLAPS yesterday, I was browsing a 70's transporter Haynes book to see the format and decide if I wan't to buy the Vanagon Haynes, I saw that the Haynes said the groove should face the flanges. So should I take them off and flip tyhem around ? Will it really make a difference ? Also, I can't find the serrated lock washers anywhere locally except the dealer at 50 cents each. I replaced them last time, but is it necessary ? What do most folks do about the lock washers ? Dave L |
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