Replaced CV half shaft, now wheel is binding...

[Craig D. Niederst]

Dave,
I did not replace that washer, just re-used the old one. Is that a no-no?
The CV boot kits that I had bought previously came with a new axle nut, but
not a new washer, so I assumed it was OK to re-use it. Bentley only pictures
the washer you mentioned, but does not say if it is safe to re-use or not.

Craig
'92 100S (101k)
'86 CGT (221k)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave C" <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu>
To: <niederst at pghmail.com>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 10:10 AM
Subject: Replaced CV half shaft, now wheel is binding...


> "If I back the axle nut off a couple of turns, the wheel spins freely. Any
> clue to why the wheel is binding? The wheel spun freely before the CV
shaft
> was replaced. TIA."
>
> Craig,
> Did you replace the thick washer under the nut?
>
> I wonder if the bearing suffered damage?
> Dave C.
>
>