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Date:         Mon, 29 Jun 1998 08:54:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Don Gibbons <dgibbons@PRESRAY.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Don Gibbons <dgibbons@PRESRAY.COM>
Subject:      Re: CV joint bolts
Comments: To: Eric Henning <henning@FP.COM>, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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CV joint bolts for vanagons/busses are the normal allen head type. Many other VW's have multi point (12?) bolts that are almost the same size. They are more of less interchangable as long as they are the same length. Close enough so that if you don't look close you might use the hex driver and wind up stripping the multi point bolt. Both types are high strength bolts and should never be swaped out for a weaker bolt.

They should be torqued to the correct value, no more, no less.

CV noises. Many hear clicking/snapping sounds during certain driving situations. Others will feel vibrations. The single best thing that can be done for CV's is just to take them out and clean/lube them. Be sure to use the right grease too. Moly-Disulfide.


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