Date:         Tue, 14 May 2002 19:39:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
Comments: To: poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU
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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

>From: Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
>Reply-To: Matthew Pollard <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: rotating cvs and axles from left to right
>Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 14:58:14 -0700
>
>I am getting psyched up to drop my syncro engine and tranny so i can
>further drop the gas tank to fix the leak. What a pisser. So while i'm
>at it... can i rotate the cv's from side to side of the car? or what
>about just from inner to outer?
>thanks
>matthew
>86 syncro weaty tiico




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