Date:         Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:42:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Small successes  first Axle in
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <3698D840-DA0C-4E03-A5F8-84D45594162E@comcast.net>
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Well done Eric.

I replaced my trailing arms this last weekend , was a chore, but I can’t imagine doing the axles blindfolded. You have my greatest respect!

Don’t forget to torque. You have a clicker type torque wrench I assume, need someone to set at 33 ft lbs or 40 nm.

Jim mentioned a 2x4 to wedge wheel when tightening , good idea. On 2wd ( with Syncro and just one wheel up there is enough viscous drag thanks to the viscous coupling that you don’t need to restrain wheel) I’ve resorted to wedging knee between tire and ground to hold it. Jim’s idea better :-)

Keep up the good work

Ab


> On Jun 29, 2022, at 5:13 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> So, 
>        in the past I helped a bit and paid attention while others including Dennis Haynes removed axles from my automatic.  And I help a friend do the same on my bus to fix the ever failing cv boots.
> 
> Today I solo removed and replaced the driver side axle.  I was a bit uncertain so procrastinating .  But, all done except I need to torque the bolts.  I need a sighted person to set the wrench.
> 
> I plan to do the other side soon so that all boots are rip free.
> 
> For me as a blind vanagon care taker it was a challenge and a joy to succeed. 
> 
> I so appreciate the help of this list, many local friends, and additional tips from Dennis.
> 
> Now, to get the 84 to the West River Westies event for Dennis to do the Running issues tech session.
> 
> And, now I will not worry about dirt and sand getting into the joints going back and forth to Townsend VT.
> 
> And, one final thing, I so appreciate the fact that the last person did not over tighten the CV bolts, they used 12 point, and they were clean for easy access for the tool.  Also used the 12 point socket  from T3Technique and that seemed to help.
> 
> Eric Caron