Just wacth it if you have an auto trans. The axles are different lengths and can't be swapped to different sides. -----Original Message----- From: Don Gibbons <dgibbons@PRESRAY.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Tuesday, March 03, 1998 8:14 AM Subject: Re: CV joint question and parts request.
>Yes, you can reverse the joints/axels but it may be too late. This works only as >a preventative maintenance measure. Reversing makes the opposite areas in the >joints take the load. If the damage has been done then this will only stop it >from getting worse, not stop the present noise and vibration. > >To swap you have to either move the right drive shaft (and joints) to the left >side and vsa versa. |
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