RE: [tech] CVs

[Tim Ebling <tim@surreal.com>]

Don't forget the CV joint tech procedure on scirocco.org, while you're at it
:-)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brett Van Sprewenburg [mailto:brett@netacc.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 9:10 PM
> To: Sal Guzzo
> Cc: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Re: [tech] CVs
> 
> 
> >Guys,
> >
> >My Cvs are definitely on their way out.  Both boots are fuct 
> and I plan on
> >replacing the entire driveshaft and inner and outer CVs.  I 
> think that this
> >will be the easiest route.
> >
> >When replacing them, can I get away with not having to do an 
> alignment?
> >Will the CVs 'pop' out if I take out the entire driveshaft?
> 
> If you are having trouble removing the drive axles (very possible, as
> clearances are tricky), just pop the ball joint, swing the entire
> assembly away from the car to gain just enough clearance to pop the
> outer CV from the hub. In other words, you do not have to do a front
> end alignment after this job. :)
> 
> 
> >
> >Now, with respect to the inner CVs, I have a 84 Shitrocco with the 4K
> >tranny.  Does it have the 100mm or 90mm inner CVs?  I haven't looked
> >underneath yet but I wanna know in advance.
> 
> Check the 'gears' page on scirocco.org for this info (Click the Gears
> icon off the front page).
> 
> >
> >Thanks
> >
> >Sal
> 
> ==Brett
> 
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> 
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