[Vwdiesel] VW Half-Shaft

[Rudy Petersen]

The dished Washer and Circlip sound like they may be from the Axle Flange.
Take a look at the Flange (the piece still in the Transaxle when you remove
the Half Shaft) and make sure the plug is still in place.  The Bentley
Manual has some pictures.

Rudy 

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
Behalf Of Gerald Hughet
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 7:00 PM
To: vwdiesel vwfans dot com
Subject: [Vwdiesel] VW Half-Shaft



 Hello All,

 

It's refreshing to hear that other people have difficulties with these old
VW's but more important that they are finding ways and means to resolve
those mechanical difficulties.  Further, it's good to know that other people
are aware of the 'Left-Handed drill bit tricks.'

 

I've got a 90 Jetta, gas powered, that began making some motion noise.  I
tracked that down to the drivers side front wheel bearing.  I just got the
new bearing installed today before I lost my daylight.  Now it's just
reinstall all the other parts and pieces.

 

Question:  I had a terrible time removing the half-shaft.  After I had
unbolted it from the transmission, I found a dished out washer and a circlip
on the ground, of course, covered with black grease.  I suspect that the
tranny CV joint is not in the exact location that the VW designers had
specified.

 

I don't remember any unusual problems removing the half-shafts from my
Quantum diesel or even another Jetta.  What should I look for?

 

I've got to get this car back on the road by tomorrow afternoon so either I
get that half-shaft repaired or I find another and install it.  I don't have
a lot of experience with repairs to CV joints, etc.

 

Any problem solving techniques on this situation would be greatly
appreciated.

 

Gerry

Indianapolis
 		 	   		  
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