Re: How To - 016 Quattro Transmission Axle Flange Seal R&R

["Fred Munro" <munrof@isys.ca>]

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Rossato <bob.rossato@worldnet.att.net>
To: Fred Munro <munrof@isys.ca>; quattrolist <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Sunday, October 11, 1998 12:38 AM
Subject: RE: How To - 016 Quattro Transmission Axle Flange Seal R&R



>Why index the CV joint? Is this just personal preference or is there more
to
>it?  Just curious because when you install a new CV joint there isn't a
>consideration to alignment.

    Just a personal preference, Bob. I always index drivetrain components
and re-assemble them in their original position. If it was running smooth
when I took it apart, I want it to be that way after I put it back together.
AFAIK, there is no requirement to index CV joints.

>
>Before trying to remove the triple square bolts clean them out as best as
>possible to get all the grit and grime out of the splines.  Using a paper
>clip helps.  Then before trying to loosen the bolts tap the driver into the
>bolt head with a mallet or hammer to make sure it is fully seated.  Give it
>a couple of good raps.  The 8 mm bolts on the VW's are notorious for
>stripping unless you do this.  Don't know if the 10's are less prone to
that
>but it's a good practice.  You don't want to find yourself having to drill
>out the bolt head after it strips.

The 10mm bolts seem to give a secure grip on the driver, but I agree with
you - it is always good practice to clean out socket head bolts before
inserting the driver.
>
>To secure the axle you can have an assistant step on the brakes (Make sure
>car is properly supported so that the car won't rock when someone gets in
>it).  Or failing that, you can remove the wheel, reinstall the bolts, and
>place one end of a long bar across two of the bolts and have the other end
>jam up against the floor.
>


    I did this job with one wheel on the ground and one elevated, so putting
the tranny in gear locked the axle I was working on.


Fred Munro
'91 200q  260k km