I've seen this same controversy often on the list. Some say swapping allows bearings to run on a different track thus extending life and minimizing wear. Is this a myth? Does anyone really know for certain? In my thinking swapping sides or reversing does not change anything except perhaps the direction of bearing spin. William
> Ok, so the cv is still turning the same direction isn't it? Don't see > how this does anything because the angle is the same from the tranny to > the wheel. (parallelogram working here) > > Now swapping sides, inner to inner, would make them go the other > direction. That would be roughly the same as turn one around on the > same side. > > Matthew > > Jason Willenbrock wrote: > > > > matthew, > > i did this to my 90 gl when replacing my engine 15,000 miles ago. i put > > inner to outer on opposite sides. when i pulled the cv's apart i had them > > power cleaned, i noticed slight wear where the balls were riding, but > > nothing major. so i repacked them(what a job that was!) and swapped sides > > and haven't had a problem. the mechanics i inquired with about this job, > > suggested that i did swap them opposite sides and inny to outty. they said > > that would allow the balls to ride on a new surface thus significantly > > extending the life of the cv's. i am sure this goes with out saying but, i > > would replace any boots that look worn as this is what keeps the dirt out > > that causes wear on the joints. > > good luck! > > jason > > 90gl > > |
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