Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:13:39 -0700
Reply-To: Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Syncro Front Axle Removal
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Hey I just did this job in two evenings in my driveway.
The hardest part was getting the inner CV bolts out.
Loosen the big axle nut while still on the ground (30mm) torqued to the hilts - I used a cheater bar - not sweat.
remove the wheel.
Remove the brake calliper & pads
remove the brake line retainer and hang up the calliper with a wire on the upper arm
remove the axle nut
use a press and remove the tie rod end - this will give you lots of play in moving around
use another press and push out the axle / unlodge it at least
remove the 6 allen bolts that hold the inner CV joint, this will consume your fun
OK now the axle is loose and moveable
the drop link on the sway bar is too close to the shock absorber so now remove the drop-link
This could be challenging because it is springgy and loaded with the van. I was able to put a jack
under the sway bar and lift it straight up to move the drop-link out of the way.
Remove the upper ball joing and the axle assembly should flop downwards
Continue to press the axle out of the hub if required.
wiggle the axle out and up out of the hub and pull it towards you
And that is it the axle is now in your arms.
I had to use the dust shield from my old axle and reinstalled it on the new one.
You could replace those with new ones (around $40 each)
Grease it up and same process in reverse.
Took me 5 hours per side and I also replaced the tie rods, brake rotors and brake pads.
Good luck,
Joel in Rochester with 2 Syncros
----- Original Message ----
From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 10:16:15 PM
Subject: Re: Syncro Front Axle Removal
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.
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