Re: Axle flange seals 86 5kcstq

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

Eric;

    The 016 transmission uses self-adhesive paper gaskets as axle flange to
CV joint seals. The Bentley recommends replacing them whenever the CV joint
is separated from the axle flange. Your call - they are cheap at the dealer
if I recall correctly.

    The driver for the bolts is called "triplesquare" bit. It is available
from Snap-On, Mac tools, and as a 3-pack set at some auto tool shops. These
fasteners are common on Audis and VWs.

Fred Munro
'91 200q  280k km

----- Original Message -----
From: The Murphy-Fahlgren Family <efhome@master.adams.com>
To: quattro List <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 9:32 PM
Subject: Axle flange seals 86 5kcstq


> While I'm putting in new front axles, should I put in new seals
> on the axle flanges, too?
>
> Does the 016 transmission have little rubber seals inside the
> flanges like an 020 vw trans does?  Bentley doesn't show anything
> like this, but that don't mean it ain't true.
>
> Where the heck can I get a 12x9 bit for those friggin' inner CV
> bolts?  I've called around to local shops and some mail order places
> and no one has them (now that I think of it, I haven't called the
> dealer yet; that's a last recourse, I suppose).
>
> Thanks,
> Eric Fahlgren
>
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