Date:         Thu, 30 Dec 2004 17:26:39 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: Replacing CV joints
Comments: To: "Bill H." <starfinder88@YAHOO.COM>

Yes you can.  In fact, removing the axles is how you would tow an automatic
for any distance and at any speed.

Mike


> I've ordered CV joints for my 88GL and they won't show up till next week.
> In
> the mean time the weather is in the 50's, which is terrific for the
> winter.
> So I'd like to take the old CVs out this week but I don't want to leave
> the
> van on the jack stands all weekend and I was wondering if I could put the
> van
> back down on the wheels (without the CVs and axles) without hurting
> anything?
> Thanks as always.
>
> Bill H.
> 88GL

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