Re: Parts interchange? CV Joints

[Dave Conner <conner@cfm.ohio-state.edu>]

Well...based on Chris' reply, it appears there is a good possibility the
ABS compatible CV joint can be used in cars without ABS.

One reason I was wondering is that The Parts Connection  is offering a
closeout sale price of $99.95 on a rear driveshaft axle assembly
for an Audi 5ktq, 1986-88 (pn 443 501 201).
http://www.thepartsconnection.com/specials.htm

While a person may not have this car or need that particular axle...the CV
joints on this axle are used on many other models.
The inner joint is pn 431 498 103C and is the same one used on the inner
front of virtually all 5k's, 100, 200's, S4/S6, etc. 
It's also use for inner rear on 89-94 100q, 89-91 200q, S4/S6
TPC's price for this part alone is $89.

The outer joint on this axle is pn 431 498 099D and it is used on many
other models, some on front outer, others on rear outer, many of the 5K's
use it both front and rear.  
The outer joint usually costs a lot more than the inner joint.  So if a
person had a use for both of these joints, they could be getting a bargain
in buying this axle.  

TPC's on-line parts catalog will tell you which part works on which cars.
Hope this helps someone,
Dave Conner


On Oct 7, Dave C. asks...
<< Could someone answer a parts interchange question for me?
> Re: outer CV joints for a car with ABS...can this joint be used on the same
>exact car without ABS?
>?What is different about the joint that makes it compatible with ABS? >>


Chris Semple responds...
>Hi Dave! Well, I can say I've installed them the other way 'round. Namely
>putting a non ABS joint into an ABS car. Worked fine, 'cept the ABS was
always
>in default. The difference is the ABS joints have a toothed ring fitting
>around the inboard part of the outer joint. I don't *think* the toothed ring
>would interfere with the stut/bearing housing in that application, but a
>simple test fit and hand rotation would tell the tale. The bearings are the
>same parts and the strut housings are the same save for the sensor
hole....you
>should be fine with it.
>
>Hope this helps,
>Chris Semple
'>87 4000q