At a minimum you need to disconnect the top ball joints and the outer tie rod ends. Then you should be able to work the axles out. Note that the outer joints should be loc-tited into the splines so you will need a puller to pull (pus them through. This may require removing the brake rotors. You should use loc-tite retaining compound or red on the splines when re-installing. If using after market outer boot kits, get the correct nuts from the dealer. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jon Kanas Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 6:32 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Syncro Front Axle Removal Good Afternoon, I am preparing to repack and replace the boots on the outer CV joints on the front axles of a 1987 Syncro. I'd like to find out from anyone who's done this messy little task if, once you have detached the axles from the front differential is there enough clearance to slide the axles out of the front hub assemblies without further disassembly of the front end. As a note, I've done several rear axle CV builds, but any additional pointers on the Vanagon front axles is appreciated. -- *Best Regards, Jon B Kanas Email: kanas@qadas.com <mailto:kanas@qadas.com> LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonkanas Longmont, Colorado; Cultural Center of the Universe Website: http://www.qadas.com/~kanas <http://www.qadas.com/%7Ekanas> AOL Instant Messenger ID: KanasColo * |
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