Three questions re: Syncro front axles : Are the inner rear CV joints really the same as the stock inner front ones even though they have different part nos. and big price difference? Has anyone else experienced failure of the retaining circlips for the CV joints or other cause of damage to axle splines ? Is it possible that the rear CV joint, in the front installation (using the original spacer ring), binds somehow restricting lateral axle movement and thus pulling it out of the outer CV ? The story that inspired the questions : About 6 months ago I rotated tires on our 87 Syncro and temporarily had severe clacking noise from one outer front CV. I had torqued the lug nuts on while the wheel was off the ground. The noise disappeared before I could get around to ordering a new CV so I abandoned the investigation. Two weeks ago I had the front CVs regreased by the local corner VW specialist. Outer CVs were ok, one inner was replaced with a new rear type CV and severe damage of the splines on the outer end of one axle (the one that had clacked briefly in June) forced replacement of that axle. Now two weeks later the (same side)front axle has slipped out of the outer CV joint (while driving around town) and shows the same kind of wear on the end of the splines. It appears that the original retaining circlips that hold the CV joints were reused on this repack job. Thanks for your replies, to the list, or p-mail to wolfgang@island.net Wolfgang Carolsfeld wondering about the local VW 'specialist' |
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