Date:         Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:10:22 -0700
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From:         vw_van_fan_Mark <madvws@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Question about rear wheel bearing spacers etc.
Comments: To: "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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That vin# is mid-late 1981 model year, so after that the spacer sleeve
is already correct. What your is your van?

The torque was also increased and the castle nut was changed to one with
more slots to allow this. You don't have to use a new nut unless you
have the old style, then always replace that one with the new style.

Mark

Jim. Felder wrote:
> Well, on a recent trip I heard the sound... approaching 400K miles I will
> soon need rear wheel bearings (and sneaking in the question, how far will
> they go between the first noise and giving up completely?). I am following
> Alistair's old blog because his techniques comes closes to the way I will
> be doing the work.
>
> But upon consulting my bentley, I see on 42.4, "During repairs on vehicles
> prior to VIN 25ZBH119362 install new sleeves and axle nuts and torque nuts
> to 500 Nm."
>
> What are the thoughts on "always replace" in this case? If it's important,
> who offers a kit and if no one, what are the part numbers? I already have
> all bearings and seals I need. I just didn't anticipate spacers and the nut.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>