Date:         Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:27:15 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: CV Joint Wear
Comments: To: Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2008101213574022@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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Roger Sisler wrote:
 > Can they be installed in reverse and get better extended wear? I mean
 > put the left axel on the right side, or inboard CV joint on the
 > outboard side?


If you turn the axle end for end ... but leave it on the same side of
the van ... you've done nothing.

You must put the passenger side axle on the driver's side and vice
versa.  Obviously, this is not possible with an automatic as the axles
are of a different length.

Mike

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