In a message dated 03/02/2004 10:43:23 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: <<<<Stub axles require two bearings that sell for about $47.00 per side with the seals. The big nut must be removed to get the stub axle out. Once the nut is removed and the CV drive axle is removed you can get into the bearing box and remove the old bearing. Truly a PITA without actually removing the bearing box from the swing arm but it can be done. I've done it both ways. As an option you can drill a hole in the bearing box then install a grease fitting and squirt some general purpose grease in there to buy you some time and use for preventive maintenance after you've replaced the bearings. If you have all the tools and parts handy it's about a two hour per side job.>>>> I highly recommend also changing the spacer between the two bearings. If it has worn in length then you will not get the proper load on the outer bearing when you torque the axle nut to its recommended 360 ft lbs. Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada BusFusion a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, Jue 10 ~ 13, 2004 '87 Westy & Lionel Trains Member: Vanagon List, LiMBO, IWCCC & CCVWC Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley STEBRO/Vanagon Stainless Steel Mufflers Frank Condelli & Associates or http://frankcondelli.com |
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