CV joints basics, NAC, but VAG

[Peter Golledge]

Never seen play on splines on any CV I've had apart.  Would expect this is
not good given the loading/unloading when on/off throttle I would imagine
it will make some noise?  If CV goes together and you can't feel any play
it should be good.  No pitting on the wear surfaces I trust?  I've always
rebuild my own, folk swear by raxles IIRC?  Pretty easy to put a new set of
boots on IMHO.

On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 2:34 PM, Tihol Tiholov <t.tiholov at gmail.com> wrote:

> Re-booting a CV axle (driver's side) and found a slight play between the CV
> inner race and the shaft. Suspected OEM, been there 24 years, dry and
> slight surface rust on shaft. Put grease on, the play was reduced and is
> about the same on both inner and outer CV joints - minor. Must I replace
> the joints? Considerations are:
> 1. If the play is in the shaft, a new CV joint might not make a difference.
> 2. I have another used CV joint, whose inner race fits tighter  onto the
> shaft, but the joint itself seems looser, since the balls are easy to come
> out, not easy to put in, though. Mixing parts from the 2  joints? Never saw
>  such recommendation.
> 3. I'm very suspicious of whole axles sold as I have 1 on the pass. side,
> been there maybe 3-4 years and both boots leak profusely, though look whole
> - must re-boot this axle, too.
>
> Any advice very much appreciated.
>
> If it matters, this is a ? re: '92 Eurovan, 240+K km
>
> Thanks,
> --
> Tihol
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