Date:         Fri, 17 Jun 2005 08:12:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Leon <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
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From:         Leon <korkwood@WSHOST.NET>
Subject:      CV Joint issues
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Has anyone ever come across "stiff" CV joint?
I just installed brand new joints on both axles and after driving Vanagon
noticed "pulsed" power delivery at low speeds in any gear.It was weird,
never seen it before.There was also some strange clanking in back.
This morning went under and found one axle "stiff", had no motion at all
along axle.Removed it and one of new joints was stiff, could be moved only
using sledge hammer.Took it apart but didn't find any problem, looks normal
but it's probably not.
Tried to put it back together but after inserting only 3 balls it became
very hard to do so i left it alone.This joint is made by GKN with single
groove.All those joints are stiff when new but after few miles "soften up".
Lately i started getting diffrent joints with combination of single and
3 grooves.Made by GKN with diffrent part #.Those joints are much more
flexible when new.Easier to work with.
Comments very welcome
Leon