Date:         Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:52:10 -0600
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Complete Axle arrive, and some questions
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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                EC

        The Mesh Bags are meant to be around the CVJs for shipping protection but do quite often

end up loose in the box after shipping,, They serve no purpose in the install. No extra grease is

normally necessary but some can be added if You desire, I usually fill the “dish” of the tranny

Output Flange with grease just because the space is there just begging to be filled with grease ~

 

> On 23 Jun , 2022, at 12:25 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> The lovely ready to go Axle for my Manual transmission needing a new boot has arrived.
> 
> It came packed ahead with grease and looking lovely.
> 
> But, a couple blind guy questions.
> 
> Is the axle painted or just metal?   If not painted I’m tempted to try to cover it with something. 
> Also, two mesh bag like things are in the box.  What are they and what are they used for? 
> Are they some kind of protection for the boots?  How are they used and installed?
> 
> And, am I correct in assuming some extra Greece should go on the transmission and hub side?
> 
> Thanks for tips.  I hope to install early next week as I’m traveling this weekend.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> Getting that 84 spiffed up but nice!