84 4ksq Axle? Put Another Way

[Jim Dupree]

I have assembled a car with the boot flanges like you describe. I used some
ribbed lock washer and no plates. I would have preferred to use the original
lock plates but like in your case it just was not possible. The ribbed
washers were a Wurth product and I believe the part number was 493 08 but
I'm not positive. Never had a problem with the axle.
Jim
1984 4kq
1985 4kq
1985 5kt

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gwbutler" <gwbutler at net1plus.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 12:40 PM
Subject: 84 4ksq Axle? Put Another Way


> Hello again all,
>
> I'm having significant difficulty replacing the right-front axle on my 84
4ksq.  Is it absolutely necessary to use the locking plates (431 407 357)on
the boot caps for rebuilt axles?  I can't find a re-built with a flat [boot]
cap and the lock plates simply ride up un the raised sections of the cap.  I
won't experiment with trying to tourque down the bolts...it just won't work.
Does Audi/VW sell any "newer" lock plates that actually fit over the raised
sections on the boot cap?  I'm really at wits end here folks.
>
> TIA for you input...
>
> Regards,
>
> George B.
> Massachusetts
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